Fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points
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ClassNK have revised a previously issued ClassNK Technical Information (No.TEC-1230 dated 2 April 2021) related to the fitting or designating the fuel oil sampling points. This Technical Information supersedes the previously issued No.TEC-1230.
Please be advised that an amendment to MARPOL Annex VI related to fuel oil sampling and verification procedures for the sulphur content of fuel oil was adopted as Resolution MEPC.324(75) at the 75th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC75) held in November 2020, and these amendments are scheduled to enter into force on 1 April 2022
This amendment adds the following new terms "In-use sample" and "On board sample".In-use sample: Samples drawn from fuel oil supply system downstream of fuel oil service tanks; in other words, a sample of fuel oil in use on the ship.
On board sample: Samples drawn from the fuel oil transfer systems from fuel oil storage tanks to fuel oil setting tanks, or from fuel oil settling/service tanks, etc.; in other words, a sample of fuel oil intended to be used or carried for use on board the ship.
Technical information related to the fitting or designation of sampling points for "In-use samples" is as follows.
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ClassNK Technical Information (No.TEC-1230 dated 2 April 2021) For any questions about the above, please contact: NIPPON KAIJI KYOKAI (ClassNK) Machinery Department, Administration Center Annex, Head Office Address: 3-3 Kioi-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0094, Japan Tel.: +81-3-5226-2022 / 2023 Fax: +81-3-5226-2024 E-mail: |
