Consultation on draft guidance for safe bunkering of biofuels
ATTN: ALL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS
Dear members,
This is to inform you that DNV, on behalf of EMSA, has prepared a draft guidance document aimed at supporting ship operators, bunker suppliers, and regulators in adopting safe operational procedures for bunkering selected biofuels.
This guidance is part of a broader project in which DNV has conducted a comprehensive review of rules and regulations, mapped the characteristics of biofuels, identified their hazardous properties, and carried out risk assessments for various biofuel bunkering configurations. These assessments have highlighted key considerations for safe biofuel bunkering and served as the foundation for developing the current draft guidance.
- The document also includes detailed checklists to ensure safe and standardised bunkering practices.
The draft guidance is available here: https://emsa.europa.eu/publications/item/5119-safe-bunkering-of-biofuels-bunkering-of-biofuels-in-maritime-characteristics,-regulatory-landscape,-and-safety-assessment.html
Interested members may provide comments to the consultation before 8 November, COB.
Kind regards
Emmanuel Vergetis
