2020 HMP October 2018 INTERTANKO International Association of Independent Tanker Owners
1. MFM Clause Where products are supplied using Mass Flow Meter (MFM) technology, an MFM system approved by coastal states under whose jurisdiction the suppliers are licensed and operating shall be used as the default measuring equipment for bunker transfer/deliveries unless otherwise agreed. The bunker barge operators/traders/sellers and suppliers shall cooperate and provide all information requested by the buyer in a timely manner including, but not limited to: (i) all relevant documents stipulated in technical standards issued by coastal states or industry bodies such as ISO and Technical Reference (TR 48) in Singapore. (ii) MFM live process parameters; (iii) verifiable electronic settings logged and recorded during the bunkering operation; (iv) a valid Declaration of Conformity on MFM Zero Verification; and (v) any further documentation or information which may be requested by the buyer or their nominated representative. The bunker suppliers should provide the bunker meter profile of the delivery within one week from the delivery.
3. Time Table
3. Before ISWG-AP 1 (July 2018) No Title Sponsoring Member States 1 Implementation Plan Norway, Panama 2 FONAR Panama 3 Sulphur content verification procedures (INTERTANKO Members reports on undue PSC) 4 Mandatory designation of sampling points (IACS initial draft) 5 Impact of new fuel on machinery systems (Safety Concerns) Panama Norway, Panama (and IACS) Liberia, The Marshall Islands
3. After ISWG-AP 1 (July 2018) No Title Where we are? 1 Guidelines on Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) (Industry s proposed 3 months P & P approach not agreed by IMO Member States) 2 2020 Implementation Guidelines - FONAR 3 Sulphur content verification procedures (INTERTANKO Members reports on undue PSC) - Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI 4 Mandatory designation of sampling points (IACS initial draft) 5 Impact of new fuel on machinery systems (Safety Concerns) Finalized. To be released to industry in Oct 2018 at MEPC 73 Not finalized To be finalized at PPR 6 To be approved at MEPC 74 Finalized To be approved at PPR 6 To be submitted to MEPC 74 for approval Almost finalized. To be finalized at PPR 6 To be approved at MEPC 74 Reported to MEPC 73 To be forwarded to MSC 100
3.1 HFO Carriage Ban If all goes as planned, they will enter into force in [March 2020].
3.2 Ship Implementation Plan (SIP)
3.2 Ship Implementation Plan (SIP) The industry s proposal Practical and Pragmatic approach for 3 months was not agreed. Instead, the following text was added: - To be finalized and approved at MEPC 73 for immediate release. - Not mandatory. - Not require the Administration s endorsement. - See paper Experience Building Phase (EBP).
3.3 Guidelines for consistent implementation of 0.50% sulphur limit Relative to the EC s detailed information on the circumstances on non-availability, the finally agreed version is considered to be better workable for the ship operator.
3.3 Guidelines for consistent implementation of 0.50% sulphur limit Note: MARPOL Annex VI/Reg.18.9 in the first instance refer to the local control of fuel oil suppliers. Not working. The above 3.3 in the first instance refers to control on fuel oil suppliers INTERTANKO welcomes this new movement.
3.3 Guidelines for consistent implementation of 0.50% sulphur limit Three Best Practices are referenced in the 2020 Guidelines To be finalized at MEPC 73 To be finalized at MEPC 73 Finalized at MEPC 72
3.4 MARPOL sample In-Use Fuel Oil sample 95% tolerance 95% tolerance Representative sample provided with BDN Sample taken from statutory designated sampling points Source: criticalfuel.com
3.5 INTERTANKO BSC/ISTEC: designation and flexibility Draft amendment to MARPOL Annex VI/Reg.4.11 (new) 1 or more sampling points shall be fitted or designated for the purpose of taking representative samples of the fuel oil being used on board the ship taking into account the different fuel oil grades being used. The number and location of designated fuel oil sampling points should be confirmed by the Administration (Guidelines).
3.6 Industry/INTERTANKO s paper on Safety Concerns associated with new 0.50% fuel
3.6 OCIMF/IPIECA s initiative to develop Guidelines
3.6 OCIMF/IPIECA s initiative to develop Guidelines
3.6 OCIMF/IPIECA s initiative to develop Guidelines
3.6 OCIMF/IPIECA s initiative to develop Guidelines
3.6 OCIMF/IPIECA s initiative to develop Guidelines
3.6 Relation between SIP and JIP Industry Guide SIP, IMO Industry (JIP) Guide
3.7 Experience Building Phase (ESP)
4. Fuel Contamination Problems INTERTANKO issued: Press Release Critical Review with a view to submitting a paper and suggesting that control measures on fuel oil suppliers should be put in place, and authorities enforcement activities should be stepped up.
5. Action Plan for Members BSC developed a list of action items for Members. To be kept up-to-date. To be issued via the Weekly News.
July 2018 Oct 2018 5. Summary Feb 2019 5 Joint Submissions to IMO Follow-Up to ISWG-AP 1 Safety concerns OCIMF/IPIECA New Industry Guidelines - INTERTANKO ISWG- AP1 MEPC 73 PPR 6