IMO issues shipboard checklist for FAME-based biofuel blends
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The International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Wednesday (16 September) said the Shipboard Biofuel Blend Checklist for FAME-based biofuels has now been issued as an annex to document MEPC 85/INF.10.
The checklist was developed by the IBIA Technical Working Group as part of the ongoing update of the IBIA/BIMCO Shipmaster’s Bunkering Manual and is intended to help vessel operators navigate some of the practical considerations involved when bunkering and consuming biofuel blends, particularly when using them for the first time.
It covers a range of areas, including fuel assessment, compatibility checks, tank preparation, water management, bunkering operations, storage and machinery performance monitoring.
As the use of biofuel blends continues to grow, IMO said having clear and practical guidance for crews and operators is increasingly important.
The checklist is based on the CIMAC Guideline 04|2024, Marine fuels containing FAME, and is intended as a practical tool to support good fuel management onboard.
“It’s great to see the work now formally included in an IMO document and available to its membership,” IMO said.
Note: The checklist can be viewed here.
Photo credit: International Maritime Organization
Published: 17 September, 2026
