The IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee (MSC), 101 session, was held June 5-14, with oil fuel safety, autonomous shipping, e-navigation and ferry safety featuring in the outcomes.
Fuel Safety
Following discussion on ship safety issues relating to the implementation of the 0.50 percent sulfur cap, the MSC adopted a resolution providing recommended interim measures to enhance the safety of ships relating to the use of the new blends of oil fuel expected. It recommends that SOLAS contracting governments take action against fuel suppliers where oil fuel suppliers delivered oil fuel failing to meet the requirements specified in SOLAS regulation II-2/4.2.1, taking into account regulation 18.9.6 of MARPOL Annex VI. Governments should also notify the IMO so the information can be disseminated.
The MSC also endorsed an action plan to further consider mandatory requirements…
