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IMO Small Step Towards Flashpoint Regulations

9 June 2021

Efforts have been underway at the IMO for some time to ensure that oil-based bunker fuels, when delivered to ships, comply with the flashpoint limit of 60⁰C stipulated under SOLAS.

The subject came up during the run-up to the IMO 2020 sulphur limit, amid concerns about the potential impact on ship safety associated with the move to fuels complying with the 0.50% sulphur limit required under MARPOL Annex VI, says in article published on their website.

Regulation near completion

Some elements of...

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Interim Fuel and Ship Safety Measures Adopted At MSC 101st Session

5 August 2019

In the 101st session of the Maritime Safety Committee, the International Maritime Organization adopted Interim measures for fuel and ship safety, says a press release published on their website.

What is it?

Following discussion on ship safety issues relating to the implementation of the 0.50% limit of the sulphur content of fuel oil (outside ECAs) and on enhancing the safety of ships relating to the use of fuel oil, the MSC adopted a resolution providing Recommended interim measures to enhance...

http://mfame.guru/interim-fuel-and-ship-safety-measures-adopted-at-msc-101st-session/

Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels

20 June 2019

The recently concluded (Maritime Environment Protection Committee) MEPC 74 meeting held in London last month for the prevention and control of marine pollution from ships, has set a guideline report for possible safety implications relating to fuel oils, meeting the 0.50% m/m sulphur limit. Here’s a detailed insight on the same as made public by IMO.

Identified potential safety implications

The potential safety implications identified are listed below, but are not limited to, the following:

sta...

http://mfame.guru/technical-review-of-safety-implications-of-2020-compliant-fuels/