IMO 2020 overshadowed by COVID-19, but challenger remain

The next key regulatory milestone is the 2030 regulations where a reduction of 40% of carbon emissions is the current objective. It is widely expected that this threshold will be increased. To date, in the first quarter of 2020, the Maritime Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) reported that most ships calling at the ports of Singapore have complied with the regulation. It was further reported that based on the pre-arrival notification submitted to MPA, 96% of the ships calling at Singapore used compliant fuel. This excludes ships installed with open loop scrubbers that switch to using compliant fuel upon arriving at Singapore as the use of open loop scrubbers is prohibited in the port of Singapore. In addition, DNV GL reported about 4,000 ships being fitted with scrubbers and more were scheduled to do so during the year due to the price difference between heavy fuel oil (HFO) and low sulphur fuel oil (LSFO). This spread has since reduced to significantly below USD $100 per metric tonne. More information: Safety 4 Sea

 

Albion Team Updates July 2020 (2)

Albion Marine's team has successfully completed a 3D Scan, designing and onsite support for scrubber retrofit of Five 10000 TEU vessels and 14000 TEU vessels for a leading shipping company.

 

Albion Marine FPSO Design for major offshore group.

Albion Marine has completed a design of FPSO marine systems for a major offshore group. The FPSO will be deployed in Brazil's offshore field. Over 90% of Brazil’s oil reserves lie offshore, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), and most of these are classified as “deep water”. Tapping into these reserves will be a fearsome task, requiring massive investment and the deployment of state-of-the art deep-water technology.

 

New BWTS approval Guidelines coming to force 28 October 2020

Owners and operators require contingency plans for their BWTS as part of their preparations for the October IMO G8 type-approval deadline. The IMO G8 guidelines define the type-approval process for ballast water treatment systems (BWTS) under IMO legislation. The revised G8 guidelines, are robust and more in line with today’s U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) requirements.

All BWMS installed onboard ships on or after 28 October, 2020 will need to be approved for use in accordance with the BWMS Code or 2016 Guidelines (New G8). The new G8 Guidelines include more descriptive guidelines in respect to system testing, control and monitoring of system, and test reporting.

List of manufacturers that are in compliance with G8 Standards:

Maker

System Name

Issue Organization/Flag

Alfa Laval

PureBallast 3.2

DNV GL

DESMI

CompactClean

LR

Qingdao Headway

OceanGuard

DNV GL

Hyundai Heavy Industries

HiBallast

DNV GL

SunRui

BalClor

DNV GL

Envirocleanse

inTank

DNV GL

Evac/Cathelco

Evolution

LR

ERMA FIRST ESK

ERMA FIRST ESK

Hellenic Republic

COSCO

Blue Ocean Shield

DNV GL

Panasia

GloEn-Patrol 2

DNV GL

BAWAT A/S

BAWAT BWMS MK2

LR

TeamTec Oceansaver AS

Oceansaver BWTS Mk IIB

DNV GL

Hyde Guardian (Calgon)

Hyde Guardian – US

DNV GL

Techcross Inc.

ECS HYCHLOR

DNV GL

Wӓrsilӓ UK Ltd

AQUARIUS UV

DNV GL

Kuraray Co., Ltd.

Microfade II

Netherlands

Elite Marine Corp.

Seascape BWMS

DNV GL/Norwegian Maritime Authority

Wӓrtilӓ UK Limited

Aquarius EC BWMS

DNV GL/Norwegian Maritime Authority

 

28 October 2020, is looming fast. After that date, only ballast water systems conforming to the 2016 G8 guidelines will comply with IMO criteria.

Albion Marine Solutions offers end-to-end solutions, managing all aspects of the project from selection and procurement of the suitable system to detailed engineering design, completion of modifications, installation, training and support. We maintain an extensive technical and commercial database of BWTS currently available on the market. Albion Marine Solutions closely collaborates with a number of BWTS suppliers. Our personnel are trained by equipment manufacturers, have marine background and hands-on experience in project management of fleet upgrade programs.

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Engine Room Procedures Guide

The new Engine Room Procedures Guide from the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) provides authoritative and comprehensive guidance on engine room procedures, to ensure that ships’ engine rooms are operated and managed safely while protecting the environment. Modelled on the globally recognised ICS Bridge Procedures Guide, the advice in this important new publication is relevant for all types of merchant ship, and will be an invaluable tool for Chief Engineers and other members of the engineering team, as well as shipping companies and training institutions. It is an essential reference tool which reinforces established best practice throughout the global industry. It is recommended that a copy is carried on board every merchant ship. Learn more at: International Chamber of Shipping

 

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