In a statement on its website IBIA has issued a reminder to bunker suppliers to ensure that BDNs comply with...
In a major development, Mauritius has become the latest IMO member state to sign up to MARPOL Annex VI, says an article published in IBIA
http://mfame.guru/imos-marpol-annex-vi-is-now-97-nations-strong-with-a-new-signatory/
The following article, provided by the Gard P&I Club, cites the key sulphur emission limits in several designated MARPOL emission control areas (ECAs) of the world.
Recent attention has been focused on the reduction of the global sulphur cap from 3.50% to 0.50% – but don’t forget there are lower sulphur level requirements in designated MARPOL emission control areas and areas defined by regional governmental entities. Here is a round-up of such areas.
From time to time Members and clients contact...
https://safety4sea.com/regional-sulphur-emission-limits-at-a-glance/
It is said that at the 74th session of MEPC the IMO approved
https://safety4sea.com/marpol-annex-vi-effects-on-non-compliant-vessels/
Namely, the work instruction cancels CG-CVC Policy Letter 12-04 Change 1 and includes a Job Aid as an enclosure.
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Specifically, the USCG will continue to enforce the sulfur...
https://safety4sea.com/uscg-issues-work-instruction-update-on-sulfur-cap-enforcement/
Ship owners, ship operators and ship managers who are busy preparing for the upcoming high sulphur fuel oil (“HSFO”) ban which enters into force on 1 January 2020 will be familiar with the option to install Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCSs) otherwise known as “scrubbers” as one route to compliance. There appears to be some confusion within certain parts of industry as to whether it is sufficient to merely commission and not necessarily install or use a scrubber by 31 December 2019 in order...
As the 2020 sulphur cap came into force on the 1st of January 2020, the shipping industry is still challenged by the de-bunkering methods of heavy sulphur fuel oil, with the pressure of flag states which will begin detecting for non-compliant fuel oils.
The Standard Club analyzed the procedure of de-bunkering HSFO, reminding that although the ban of carrying HSFO will come into force in March 1st, the ban on burning HSFO became effective 1 January.
It is highlighted that the shipping industry...
https://safety4sea.com/shipowners-should-be-cautious-during-hsfo-de-bunkering-amid-new-regulations/
As the IMO 2020 is entering into force, BIMCO is experiencing an increase in questions related to the discord between the verification produces for statutory fuel oil samples and commercial fuel oil samples.
When the 0.50% global sulphur regulation takes effect, three types of fuel oil samples will be used in the industry, and the sulphur content of these samples is verified in accordance with different procedures.
These three types of fuel oil samples are;
https://safety4sea.com/bimco-interpretation-of-discord-between-fuel-oil-samples/
According to a Dry Cargo International report, “IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions enter into effect in just over one month’s time and this will significantly reduce air pollution from ships with positive benefits for human health and the environment.
Preparation for the Sulphur LimitThe new requirement means that the global limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships will be reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). Within designated emission control areas (ECAs),...
http://mfame.guru/sulphur-cap-preparations-and-implementation-hastens-as-2020-nears-says-imo/