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The guidelines are written principally for marine tank vessels, they are not considered appropriate for inland waterway barges. This document addresses issues relating to most classes of refined product but does not cover chemicals or gases.
This guidance aims to provide a practical and working understanding of the definition of stability and compatibility of marine fuel oils and how these two specific fuel properties may be best managed in the supply chain and on-board ships.
This publication provides guidelines for the carriage, heating and crude oil washing (COW) of many crude oils that may be transported by sea.
The Hydrocarbon Management Subcommittee 4B (HMC-4B) deals primarily with the measurement and loss of crude oil and oil products, focusing in particular on transport in the marine environment.
2.3 Bunker(s): Hydrocarbon based fuel for ship consumption. Primarily derived from petroleum sources, may also contain hydrocarbons from synthetic or renewable sources. Bunkers are chiefly classified as distillate or residual fuel oils usually referred to as "fuel oils" in IMO documents.
As well as enhancing the current regulations regarding reducing marine pollution, the document provides guidance on the grades of crude oil that may give rise to an increase in volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions if used excessively for COW. The document also highlights a number of crude oils that are known to be potentially harmful
The effective transition to alternative low- and zero-emission fuels requires the development of a robust international framework to assess the GHG intensity and sustainability of alternative low- and zero-emission fuels in a scientific and holistic manner.
