New IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI regulations controlling fuel sulphur and emissions levels are becoming ever more stringent.
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Fuel Oil Sampling is a very important aspect of any bunkering operation. A representative sample of the fuel delivery is required for both regulatory and commercial purposes.
Kittiwake supply all the equipment you will need for good bunkering sample practices. This includes the bunker samplers themselves, bunker sampler acessories such as cubitainers, sample bottles and a system for compliance with IMO's MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI plus a detailed training manual showing each step in the process. Our equipment is used by major fuel analysis services such as ABS, Lintec and FOBAS and also very many shipowners around the world.
IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI
The latest change in the world of sampling is IMO MARPOL 73/78 Annex VI. A full explanation of how this affects the fuel sampling process can be found in the technical manual.
For vessels operating within Sulphur Emission Control Area’s, ship owners and operators must ensure that the necessary International Air Pollution Prevention Certificate (IAPPC) exists and that compliance can be demonstrated at the various scheduled and unscheduled survey stages. Any lack of certification or failure to be able to demonstrate the necessary compliance will effectively bar a ship from international trade.
To this end, bunker collection, sampling and storage guidelines have been defined by MEPC.96(47), which states that a retained sample of all fuel oils as supplied, is drawn at the ships receiving manifold, sealed, signed on behalf of the supplier and the Master or ship’s officer in charge of the bunkering operation and that the retained sample is to be kept under the ship’s control until the subject fuel has been substantially consumed, but in any case for at least 12 months from the date of delivery.
It is important to remember that such samples are to be used solely for determination of compliance with Annex VI of IMO MARPOL 73/78 and must not be used for any other commercial purpose. The Kittiwake Bunker Sample Storage System contains all equipment needed for compliance with Annex VI of IMO MARPOL 73/78.
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