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ICS Chairman: Exact cost of 2020 sulphur cap the big unknown

Esben Poulsson, the Chairman of ICS has commended the Cyprus Shipping Chamber (CSC) as being a ‘model member’. Mr. Poulsson also highlighted that the lifting of the restrictions that Turkey has imposed on Cypriot-flagged ships would lead to a a win-win situation. Moreover, he expressed ICS’s full support on 2020 sulphur cap, but highlighted its concerns regarding the prices of the new fuels.

Specifically, Esben Poulsson stated that:

Co-operation with CSC is excellent and as far as ICS is...

https://safety4sea.com/ics-chairman-exact-cost-of-2020-sulphur-cap-the-big-unknown/

MEPC74 Guide for Shipowners and Operators

IMO has discussed various issues pertaining to global shipping in the recently concluded MEPC74 meeting which was being held in its headquarters in London. From it emerged some guidance for shipowner and operators, as made available by them on their website.

Here’s a list of those guidelines and directives.

Ship tank configuration and fuel system
  • The viscosity of most of these blended residual fuels is such that they cannot be used in distillate fuel-only systems and machinery, as they require...

http://mfame.guru/mepc74-guide-for-shipowners-and-operators/

Newbuilds Need To Be 50% More Energy Efficient: IMO

In a major development, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) agreed on stricter energy efficiency targets for certain types of ships in an effort to speed up action to cut the sector’s emissions, reports CNBC.

The backdrop of this measure

An earlier Reuters report highlighted how the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has been meeting in London this month to discuss tougher rules on sulfur emissions and other measures toward meeting a long-term goal of cutting greenhouse gas...

http://mfame.guru/newbuilds-need-to-be-50-more-energy-efficient-imo/

IMO Strengthens Energy Efficiency Design Index, EEDI

According to a BIMCO report, the Marine Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) strengthened Energy Efficiency Design Indexes (EEDI) for Phase 3 for certain ship types by increasing the reduction rate and/or bringing forward the start date.

Another report published by the Maritime Executive highlights that at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) meeting last week, amendments were agreed to significantly strengthen Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) “phase 3”...

http://mfame.guru/imo-strengthens-energy-efficiency-design-index-eedi/

IMO Makes the 2020 Sulphur Guidelines Available Online

According to a Maritime Executive report, the IMO’s 2019 guidelines on consistent implementation of 0.50 percent sulfur limit under MARPOL Annex VI adopted by resolution MEPC.320(74) are now available for download.

What is it?

These comprehensive guidelines include a template for a “Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report (FONAR)” set out in Appendix 1 and a “Technical review of identified possible potential safety implications associated with the use of 2020 compliant fuels” set out in Appendix 2.

The...

http://mfame.guru/imo-makes-the-2020-sulphur-guidelines-available-online/

Infographic: Open loop scrubber issue from the insurer’s perspective

The American Hellenic Hull Insurance Agency published an infographic focusing on the IMO/MEPC open look scrubber issue, focusing on MEPC 74 that was conducted the previous week and focused on key environmental issues that push the shipping sector. The infographic provides information on the IMO’s decision in 2016 in reducing sulphur emissions and highlights what effects do scrubbers have from the insurer’s perspective.

For full view, click on the infographic.

The Inforgraphic focuses to the fact...

https://safety4sea.com/infographic-open-loop-scrubber-issue-from-the-insurers-perspective/

IMO Considers Ballast Water Treatment Proposals At MEPC 74

Last week happened to be the busiest week for the Ballast Water Review Group at IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74). And possibly a frustrating one: ballast water topics were originally listed for discussion but the report of that day gives an idea of how time was swallowed up. Tuesday (14 May) began with the chairman saying that we were already a day behind schedule and it was gone lunchtime before we finally turned to ballast water, with 36 documents listed for discussion,...

http://mfame.guru/imo-considers-ballast-water-treatment-proposals-at-mepc-74/

Clarifications on the use of FONAR

Aiming to clarify the situation regarding Fuel Oil Non-Availability Reports (FONARs), Skuld Club says that it is a discretionary tool for a Member State to lessen the breach of MARPOL Annex VI. However, it explains that FONARs are not an exemption but rather a self-declaration by owners that a breach has or is about to take place.

As Sarah Brooke, Assistant Vice President, Claims, Lawyer, Skuld Club says, there has been much discussion on whether owners may depend on the FONAR because of...

https://safety4sea.com/clarifications-on-the-use-of-fonar/

Additional Sulphur Limit Guidelines Issued by the IMO

As per a statement released on Monday by the International Maritime Organization, the global shipping regulatory body has issued additional guidance over the implementation of the lower 0.5% sulfur limit on bunker fuels that goes into effect from January 1, 2020, reports Platts.

​What is it?

According to a Port News article, the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), meeting for its 74th session (13-17 May), approved various guidance and guidelines to support the implementation of...

http://mfame.guru/additional-sulphur-limit-guidelines-issued-by-the-imo/

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