According to a press release published in ClassNK website, the company has released “Guidance for onboard use of Compliant Fuel Oil with SOx regulation from 2020” which comprises of an implementation plan sample for switching to compliant fuel oil in order to support the industry in complying with the sulphur cap to remain under 0.50%.
What is it?
- ClassNK has identified five properties of compliant fuel oil – Compatibility, Low viscosity, Cold flow properties, Cat-fines, and Ignition/Combustion quality.
- Leading classification society ClassNK has developed “Guidance for onboard use of Compliant Fuel Oil with SOx regulation from 2020”.
Implementation plan
It comprises of an implementation plan sample for switching to compliant fuel oil in order to support the industry in complying with the sulphur cap which will be enforced starting on 1 January 2020, requiring sulphur emission amounts to remain under 0.50%. ClassNK will also provide related appraisal services for the 2020 Sulphur Cap.
Compliant fuel oil is anticipated to include more low-sulphur blendstocks than ever before in addition to light distillates. ClassNK has identified five properties of compliant fuel oil that should be taken into consideration with its use: Compatibility, Low viscosity, Cold flow properties, Cat-fines, and Ignition/Combustion quality.
Guidelines for safety implications
ClassNK released its guidance which explains the basic characteristics of each property and the potential safety implications associated with them. The guidance is available to download free of charge via ClassNK’s website.
MEPC Circular “MEPC.1/Circ.878” recommends to create and keep onboard a “Ship Implementation Plan” that shows how ships can prepare for the 0.50% sulphur amounts from the regulation limit. ClassNK has provided a sample entry of this for interested clients.
Tailored appraisals
ClassNK also provides appraisal services to confirm that ship implementation plans include the items listed in MEPC.1/Circ.878. Additionally, it provides other appraisals tailored to individual client needs for confirming facts such as whether a fuel tank has been cleaned before switching to compliant fuel oil, etc.
ClassNK has newly published the “SOx/PM Regulation” and “Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Ver. 3)” which includes IMO guideline requirement explanations for SOx scrubbers and installation/safety requirements of related equipment.
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Source: classnk
