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Year in Review: Environmental issues that caught shipping’s eye in 2019

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As we are approaching the end of another exciting year for shipping, without a doubt the focus of everyone ahead of 2020 will be on IMO sulphur cap. This issue, along with decarbonization in general, has emerged as a main priority for the sector, with companies trying to find ways to cut their emissions. In this article, we take a look back at 2019, and we identify the key environmental moments that left their mark.

IMO 2020 sulphur cap

From 1 January 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-year-in-review-environmental-issues-that-caught-shippings-eye-in-2019/

Amendments related to the IBC Code

On 17 May 2019, MEPC 74 adopted resolution MEPC.318(74), aiming to amend the chapters 1, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19 and 21 of the International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Dangerous Chemicals in Bulk (IBC Code).

IBC Code regards the carriage of bulk liquids prone to hydrogen sulphide formation and the prewash requirements for substances which are designated as persistent floaters.

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These amendments will apply from 1 January 2021, and...

https://safety4sea.com/amendments-related-to-the-ibc-code/

IMO Accelerates Climate Action

  • MEPC has put forth a number of measures to achieve the objectives set out in the initial IMO strategy on reduction of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from ships.
  • The committee has strengthened existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
  • It also initiated a fourth IMO GHG Study to adopt a resolution encouraging cooperation with ports to reduce emission from shipping.
  • Finally, it has agreed to establish a multi-donor trust fund for GHG; and agreed on terms of...

http://mfame.guru/imo-accelerates-climate-action/

How can the 2020 sulphur cap affect the shipping industry

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/

IMO Accelerates GHG Emissions Reduction Action Plan

  • The MEPC approved amendments to strengthen existing mandatory requirements for new ships to be more energy efficient.
  • The IMO Secretariat will continue its cooperation with the UNFCCC Secretariat, including attending relevant UNFCCC meetings.
  • The GreenVoyage-2050 project will provide technical assistance and promote green technology uptake to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions throughout the maritime sector.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is accelerating action and...

http://mfame.guru/imo-accelerates-ghg-emissions-reduction-action-plan/

Technical Review of Safety Implications of 2020 Compliant Fuels

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:

  1. sta...

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

MEPC74 Guidelines for Non-fuel Availability

In the recently concluded IMO MEPC74 meeting held in London last month, the IMO has shared some valuable guidelines on fuel oil non-availability. Here’s a first-hand report of that.

Guidance on fuel oil non-availability
  •  Regulation 18.2.1 of MARPOL Annex VI provides that in the event compliant fuel oil
    cannot be obtained, a Party to MARPOL Annex VI can request evidence outlining the attempts made to obtain the compliant fuel oil, including attempts made to local alternative sources.
  • Regulations...

http://mfame.guru/mepc74-guidelines-for-non-fuel-availability/

Ποιές ναυτιλιακές εταιρείες υποστηρίζουν το Slow Steaming

Η διεθνής ναυτιλιακή κοινότητα βρίσκεται σε εγρήγορση εν όψει τόσο της εφαρμογής του Sulphur Cap 2020 όσο και της επίτευξης του στόχου για μείωση των εκπομπών άνθρακα από τα πλοία κατά 40% έως το 2030 και κατά 50% ως προς τα συνολικά επίπεδα αέριων ρύπων από τα πλοία έως το 2050.

Το αίτημα μεγάλου τμήματός της είναι όχι μόνο η ομαλή και ασφαλής εφαρμογή του νέου κανονισμού ως προς την χρήση από 1η Ιανουαρίου 2020 ναυτιλιακών καυσίμων περιεκτικότητας σε θείο 0,5%, αλλά και η αντιμετώπιση των...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2019/05/31/poies-naftiliakes-etaireies-ypostirizoun-to-slow-steaming/

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/

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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