An IMO working group meeting has developed a ship implementation plan (SIP) supported by information documents as part of the work to provide guidance on preparatory and transitional issues leading up the 0.50% sulphur limit for marine fuels from 1 January 2020. It was agreed ahead of the intersessional working group… …more…
IBIA continues to promote sensible approach to sulphur testing and compliance verification at IMO
IBIA is continuing its efforts for IMO to adopt guidelines ahead of 2020 that will promote a uniform approach to fuel oil testing and reporting protocol for the verification of compliance with MARPOL Annex VI sulphur limits. Earlier this year, IBIA submitted two papers to the 5th session of the… …more…
IBIA offers practical advice on tank cleaning to IMO 2020 planning meeting
Ship implementation planning for the 2020 sulphur cap is on the agenda at a week-long meeting set to take place at the International Maritime Organization in July. The intersessional working group (ISWG) will work on guidelines to ensure consistent implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit taking effect on 1 January… …more…
IBIA joins IMO Nightrider 2018 team to raise funds for seafarers’ welfare
IBIA’s representative to the International Maritime Organization, Unni Einemo, joined the IMO Nightrider 2018 team on a 100 km bike ride through London earlier this month to raise funds for the Mission to Seafarers. The IMO team set off from London’s Olympic Park at 11:15 pm on Saturday 9 June, returning… …more…
IBIA backs fight against maritime corruption
A paper describing the negative effect of maritime corruption was discussed at length at the 42nd session of the IMO’s Facilitation Committee (FAL 42) in June, with many calling for the IMO to play an active role in tackling corrupt practices. IBIA was a co-sponsor of the document, FAL 42/16/3,… …more…
ISO to develop standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels
The IMO has invited ISO to develop a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol as a marine fuel and a standard for methyl/ethyl alcohol fuel couplings. The decision to do so was taken at the 99th session of the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC 99) in May. ISO said it will work… …more…
IBIA supports proposal to improve safety standards for lifeboats and rescue boats
IBIA has co-sponsored a proposal to the IMO highlighting the need to amend the International Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code in order to ensure adequate safety standards for lifeboats and rescue boats with single fall and hook systems. The proposal was discussed at the 99th meeting of the IMO’s Maritime Safety… …more…
Posidonia: Slaying mythical beasts in the IMO 2020 labyrinth
What a show! The Greek Shipping community put on a wonderful week for the rest of the world at Posidonia. This year the spotlight was very much on bunkers and more specifically on how ship owners should prepare for 2020. However, there were some examples of pure fiction, or myths,… …more…
IMO meeting in July to continue 2020 preparations
The IMO has scheduled an extra meeting in July in order to make timely progress on preparations for the 0.50% sulphur limit, and agreed to fast-track the development of guidance on ship implementation planning for 2020. The 72nd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 72) authorized an… …more…
Test data for 2017 show limited share of low sulphur residual fuels
Global marine fuel test data provided to the IMO’s sulphur monitoring programme shows a slight year-on-year increase in average sulphur content of residual fuel oils from 2.58% in 2016 to 2.60% in 2017. In 2015, the average was 2.45% sulphur. The average sulphur content of distillate fuel oils, meanwhile, has… …more…