As per MEPC RESOLUTION MEPC.362(79), adopted on 16th Dec 2022 will come into effect from 01st May 2024. Appendix V of MARPOL Annex 6 has been revised. Following new item 9 and associated footnote are added to the list, below item 8 “Sulphur content (% m/m)
“The flashpoint (°C) specified in accordance with standards acceptable to the Organization, or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70ºC;”
Basis above changes, not the following information must be included in the BDN to comply with global standards:
- Name and IMO number of receiving vessel
- Port of bunkering
- Date of commencement of delivery
- Name, address and telephone number of fuel oil supplier
- Delivered product name(s)
- Quantity in metric tons
- Density at 15 degrees Celsius
- Sulphur content
- The flashpoint (°C) specified in accordance with standards acceptable to the Organization, or a statement that the flashpoint has been measured at or above 70ºC
- A declaration signed and certified by the fuel oil supplier’s representative that the fuel oil supplied is in conformity with the applicable paragraph of regulation 14.1 or 14.4 and regulation 18.3 of MARPOL Annex VI.