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1.Res MEPC 362(79) - Fuel flashpoint in bunker delivery note -amendments to appendix V of MARPOL Anx VI, to include exact flashpoint measured value of fuel oil or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70ºC as mandatory information in the bunker delivery note (BDN). However, suppliers may still decide to provide the actual flashpoint measurement on the BDN for values above 70°C. The testing standard is specified in the footnote as “ISO 2719:2016, Determination of flashpoint – Pensky-Martens closed cup method, Procedure A (for Distillate Fuels) or Procedure B (for Residual Fuels).”
- Effective from 1 May 2024, the latest amendment to MARPOL Anx VI, Appendix V “Information to be
included in the bunker delivery note”, brings changes to the Documentation requirements on bunker delivery notes (BDN).
-- Previously, the BDN required Documentation of density and sulfur content. However, the latest addition mandates the inclusion of the flashpoint of fuel oil.
Please note that the flashpoint limit remains unchanged; it remains at no less than 60°C for all oil
fuels unless otherwise specified for emergency generators, where oil fuel with a flashpoint of no less than 43°C may be used (SOLAS Chapter II-2, Regulation 4.2.1).
- (MSC 106) has adopted amendments to SOLAS Chapter II-2. These amendments include requiring a
pre-delivery declaration of conformity with regulation SOLAS II-2/4.2.1, and mandating the ship to receive a BDN specifying the flashpoint or a statement indicating the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70°C.
2.MEPC 80 - MARPOL Anx VI Regulation 18 updated: “The BDN required by Regulation 18.5 is is acceptable either in hard copy or electronic format provided it contains at least the info specified in Appendix V to MARPOL Anx VI and is retained and made available onboard in accordance with Reg 18.8”. So IMO has approved formal use of E-BD Ns I.e. Electronic BD Ns providing they meet the relevant requirements of MARPOL Anx VI. Mandatory Use of E-B DN from 2025
3.MEPC 81: BDN should indicate Fuel life cycle label (FLL).
4.MEPC 81: BDN for low flashpoint fuels - to comply with min info to include items 1 to 6 of Appendix V of MARPOL Anx VI.
5.Detailed Fuel Specification – Fuel type, grade, sulfur content, Name & address of the bunker supplier& ship receiving fuel, exact date & location of bunker delivery
6.Accurate measurement by use of certified MASS Flow meters
7.Retention of BDA/ for 3 years
8.BdA/ must be signed, re-verified by both bunker supplier & ship’s authorized representative to confirm accurate delivery
Bunker Fuel Latest standard
1.Sulfur Content Limit to 0.1% in Mediterranean Sea from 1 may2025
2.GH GFuel intensity regulation to come in force in 2027. Regulates the GH GFuel Intensity. Supports transition towards zero & near zero carbon fuel by achieving Base & direct compliance target. Emission Pricing & Credit system to be used.
3.New IMO bunkrFuel SafteyStandards include mandatory use of Ma ssFlowMeters for accurate delivery measurement. Strengthening procedure for handling alternative fuels like LNG, BIofuelsMethanol to ensure safe bunkringOperations.
4.Mandatory E-BD Nto enhance transparency and record-keeping, to improve traceability & reduce fraud. 5.Enhanced certified training requirements for personnel involved in BunkringOperations.
6.FuelFlashPoint Requirement in BDA/. Exact value for 60-69 & a statement testing of flashpoint for 70 & above
7.Safety & Quality Conformance enhancements (1 jan2026) – amendments to SOLAS reg. introduce stricter controls to prevent the supply of fuelOil that doesn’t comply with SOLAS flashpoint requirements (min 60 degC). Supplier must provide certification&declaration confirming compliance beforeBunkring&This enhances fire SafetyStandardsOnboard.