Monday, February 20, 2017

Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification of the Sulphur Content of the Fuel Oil

Guidelines for onboard sampling for the verification

of the Sulphur Content of the Fuel Oil
This circular aims to inform Shipowners with the agreed method for sampling to
enable effective control and enforcement of liquid fuel oil being used on board ships
under the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI.

Notice to: Ship Owners / Managers / Operators | Surveyors

 20 February 2017
Through MEPC.1/Circ.864, the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), adopted the following guidelines under the
provisions of MARPOL Annex VI, giving an agreed method for sampling to enable effective control and