Kalimbassieris warns these inspections are unannounced and any discrepancies in bunker quantities will be considered violations of law.
Course designed for Cargo Officers and Bunker Surveyors operating within the Singapore marine fuels industry; SS648:2019 hardcopies will be given to each trainee.
Key legal discussions on 1 March 2020 carriage ban; enforcement actions against vessels; and claims under bunker supply contracts under focus.
Bergen Troll and Northern Skaggerrak have the capability to bunker a variety of fuels, including MGO, 3.5%S fuel oil, and 0.5%S fuel oil.
Although gas scrubbers are considered acceptable to meet IMO2020’s SOx emission rules, it is not globally accepted in all states.
HSFO carriage ban effective from 1 March is an attempt to ensure transparency and that ships are not unjustly penalised.
Points to several studies showing producing and burning LSFO increases carbon emissions, whereas gas scrubbers save money and the environment.
Dr. Prior names several other platforms for debate, but highlights main issue is the urgent need for IMO members to increase efforts to reduce black carbon...
Samples supposed to be ISO-F-RMG380 grade exceeded total sediment limit of 0.1% outlined by ISO 8217 - indicating the fuel to be unstable.
Improving clean fuel supply sustainability is only one half of the equation; the other half is balancing demand-based behaviour, says Xavier Pfeuty.
