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Voluntary Measures to Reduce Black Carbon Emissions

Various measures could reduce black carbon emissions from ships in the Arctic before any potential new policy instruments are agreed and developed at the IMO, says an press release published on their website.

Messages Delivered by IBIA

This was one of the messages delivered by IBIA to the eight session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 8), which took place virtually from 22 to 26 February.

IBIA and IPIECA submitted a document to the session, commenting PPR/8/5/1...

https://mfame.guru/voluntary-measures-to-reduce-black-carbon-emissions/

IBIA Conference Takes on Maritime Market Developments

The International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) will be organising the first of its ‘Bunkering & Shipping in Transition’ series of conferences for 2021 from Monday, 12 to 13 April.

Global bunkering industry comes together

The digital event aims to bring together the global bunkering and shipping industry for networking. Delegates will have the opportunity to join panellists for a live Q&A.

Notably, IBIA’s Director, Unni Einemo will present the latest updates from the IMO, alongside industry...

https://mfame.guru/ibia-conference-takes-on-maritime-market-developments/

Reviewing The Reliability Of VLSFO As A Marine Fuel

Following implementation of the IMO 2020 global sulphur cap (on 1 January 2020), the club published an article relating to the operational experience on the transition to compliant fuel blends. There have been industry concerns over the uncertainty and potential diversity of the very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) characteristics, reports Standard Club.

Studying the features of VLSFO fuel

In response to this, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) committee in charge of ISO 8217...

https://mfame.guru/reviewing-the-reliability-of-vlsfo-as-a-marine-fuel/

VLFSO, Separating Fact from Fiction

  • The IMO‘s 0.50% sulphur limit for marine fuels took effect on 1 January, 2020.
  • Before that there was a lot of speculation about the nature of the IMO 2020-compliant very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) blends.
  • And how they would compare to the high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) blends that were the predominant fuel for the world fleet prior to 2020.

Unni Einemo, Director, International Bunker Industry Association brings out the Fact versus Fiction with regard to VLFSO in Ship and Bunker.

Negative...

https://mfame.guru/vlfso-separating-fact-from-fiction/

IMO Reached A Compromise on GHG Measures, Says IBIA

The 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee was heavily dominated by discussion about the adequacy of steps to deliver greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policies. The outcomes were a compromise, which inevitably means that few were completely satisfied, says the IBIA guide on IMO’s GHG measures

Compromise & Review

A package of measures (see point 2 below) that was up for approval at MEPC 75 had already been discussed at length in October during an intersessional GHG...

https://mfame.guru/imo-reached-a-compromise-on-ghg-measures-says-ibia/

Sampling Points on Ships for “In-use” Samples Mandatory

  • Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI requires all ships that do not have designated sampling points for taking so-called in-use samples to have them fitted
  • will enter into force on 1 April, 2022
  • adopted at the 75th session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee

For a ship constructed before 1 April 2022, in-use sampling point(s) must be fitted or designated not later than the first renewal survey as identified in regulation 5.1.2 of MARPOL Annex VI on or after 1 April 2023, according...

https://mfame.guru/sampling-points-on-ships-for-in-use-samples-mandatory/

IBIA Annual Convention 2020 – Virtual world overview

IBIA Annual Convention 2020 – Virtual world overview

IBIA’s annual convention for 2020 comes at a time of extraordinary change sweeping through the bunker industry. The COVID-19 lockdowns saw marine fuel demand drop by as much as 30% in some parts of the world earlier this year. Pressures from the oil-price collapse and some alleged fraud cases in trading firms have left several banking institutions retreating from commodity trade finance, threatening parts of the bunker industry with reduced...

https://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2020/09/29/ibia-annual-convention-2020-virtual-world-overview/

IBIA Offers Advice on BDNs Compliance

  • IBIA reminds the bunker supply community about the importance of ensuring the bunker delivery note comply with MARPOL Annex VI.
  • It also requires the supplier to sign a declaration to confirm that the sulphur content is in accordance with MARPOL requirements.
  • IBIA has suggested a format to improve the clarity of the supplier’s BDN declaration, which can help avoid misinterpretation.

In a statement on its website IBIA has issued a reminder to bunker suppliers to ensure that BDNs comply with...

https://mfame.guru/ibia-offers-advice-on-bdns-compliance/

IBIA offers protective measures against COVID-19

Given the international nature of shipping, the contact between ship and shore personnel during the bunkering process involves a possible risk of spreading COVID-19. Therefore, IBIA offers advice to mitigate the risk of infection during bunkering operations.

The key issues for any personnel involved in a bunker delivery, according to IBIA, are to minimize touching surfaces which may be contaminated.

The virus is unlikely to persist on bunker hoses, flanges, valve wheels etc. and in any case,...

https://safety4sea.com/ibia-offers-protective-measures-against-covid-19/

IBIA supports Japan’s proposal to develop IMO guidelines for scrubbers ban

IBIA made a statement during the February session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 7) under the agenda item where the IMO is grappling with the contentious issue of discharges to water from scrubbers.

Bans on open loop discharges have been applied in various ports and countries, often without providing a scientific explanation for it, IBIA says. For this reason, the IMO has agreed to start working on ways to harmonise the approach when considering local...

https://safety4sea.com/ibia-supports-japans-proposal-to-develop-imo-guidelines-for-scrubbers-ban/

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