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ISO Sets Out Specification for 0.5% Sulfur Bunker Fuel Challenge!

16 October 2019

The new 0.5% sulfur blends will be used by most shipowners next year, confirming how complex bunker procurement is set to become in the era of cleaner fuels.
The organization last issued a full set of its ISO 8217 bunker specifications in 2017, and set out how 0.5% sulfur fuels can fit into its current standards.
The bunker market participants reported seeing 0.5% sulfur blend samples with a viscosity ranging from 25-300 CST.
The PAS defines general requirements that apply to all 0.50 mass %...

http://mfame.guru/iso-sets-out-specification-for-0-5-sulfur-bunker-fuel-challenge/

ISO Releases Marine Industry Guidance In Race Towards Low-Sulfur Fuel By 2020

1 October 2019

In a bid to reduce emissions from shipping, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of January 2020 for the implementation of a new policy that limits the sulfur content of maritime fuel to 0.50 %. No mean feat when the current maximum is 3.50 % and high-sulfur fuel has been the norm for many years. International guidance to help has just been published.

ISO/PAS 23263, Petroleum products – Fuels (class F) – Considerations for fuel suppliers and users regarding marine fuel...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/iso-releases-marine-industry-guidance-in-race-towards-low-sulfur-fuel-by-2020/

ISO launches IMO 2020 specification for marine fuels

19 September 2019

ISO informed that it has published the ‘ISO/PAS 23263:2019 Petroleum products — Fuels (class F) — Considerations for fuel suppliers and users regarding marine fuel quality in view of the implementation of maximum 0,50 % sulphur in 2020’.

The document addresses quality considerations that apply to marine fuels ahead of the implementation of maximum 0,50 mass % sulphur in 2020 and the range of marine fuels that will be placed on the market in response to the international statutory requirements to...

https://safety4sea.com/iso-launches-imo-2020-specification-for-marine-fuels/

How can the 2020 sulphur cap affect the shipping industry

11 July 2019

Muhammad Usman, LR’s voice on marine fuels, provides his answers regarding the most frequently asked questions, aiming to assist shipowners and operators prepare as best as they can for the 1 January 2020 deadline.

To support anyone preparing for the 2020 sulphur cap, and specifically shipowners and operators, LR has created and answered a set of the most frequently asked questions:

Is a Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) mandatory?

Mr. Usman says that a SIP is not mandatory, but it is ship-specific...

https://safety4sea.com/how-can-the-2020-sulphur-cap-affect-the-shipping-industry/

Technical Update – Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory

20 March 2019

TECHNICAL UPDATE: 2019/03/05
Handling VLSFO (0.5% Sulfur fuel) – First Advisory. More will follow

Viswa Lab has been testing numerous fuel blends called ‘Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oils’ (VLSFO) that are being introduced into the market to meet the IMO 2020 0.50% sulfur requirements. It is to be noted that these fuels are blends of several streams and the quality is dependent on various factors.

Ahead of this, various organizations (such as IMO, IBIA, MAN B&W) and suppliers (such as Exxon, BP, Shell)...

http://mfame.guru/technical-update-handling-vlsfo-0-5-sulfur-fuel-first-advisory/

Year in Review: Top priorities of the 2018 Regulatory Agenda

25 December 2018

In 2018, once again new regulations took place in order the maritime industry to stay on the pulse and remain sustainable. Namely, the latest regulatory impacting the industry within the year include the following updates:

IMO published changes to IMDG Code, incorporating the Amendment 39-18 which came into force on 1 January 2020 for two years and may be applied voluntarily as from 1 January 2019.
ISO updated the international guidelines for the effectiveness of sea anchors for rescue boats in...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-year-in-review-top-priorities-of-the-2018-regulatory-agenda/

Nor Shipping lays eyes on sustainability ISO certification

16 November 2018

Nor Shipping is targeting to achieve ISO 20121 certification from DNV GL. This ISO regards the Sustainable Events Management System Standard for Events Organisations. It is also an attempt to meet the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17, to revitalize global partnerships for sustainable development.

Nor Shipping will attempt to receive the ISO 20121 in order to support sustainable success for its maritime audience within the developing ocean space.

Director Per Martin Tanggaard, stated:

Developing...

https://safety4sea.com/nor-shipping-lays-eyes-on-sustainability-iso-certification/

ONE Awarded ISO 14001:2015 Certification By CLASSNK

8 November 2018

ONE is awarded the ISO 14001:2015 certification by ClassNK

Ocean Network Express (“ONE”) has been awarded the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 14001:2015 certification by ClassNK. The certificate delivering ceremony held on 5th November 2018 at ONE (Marina One East Tower, Singapore). This internationally-recognised certification demonstrates that ONE’s Environmental Management System has met the global best practices and the company’s commitment to reduce its impact on the environment.

ONE’s CEO, Jeremy Nixon, who has also recently...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/one-awarded-iso-140012015-certification-by-classnk/

Palau receives ISO 3700: 2016 certification

26 September 2018

Palau International Ship Registry (PISR) became the first ship registry to have implemented and be certified for ISO 3700: 2016 related to anti-bribery and anti-corruption standards.

International agreements such as the OECD Anti-Bribery Convention along with the United Nations Convention try to tackle corruption.

Panos Kirnidis, CEO of Palau International Ship Registry sees this development as a step towards establishing a strong footprint for PISR in this regulatory standard.

The aim of the...

https://safety4sea.com/palau-receives-iso-3700-2016-certification/

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