Joint Industry Guidance on the supply and use of 0.50% - sulphur marine fuel

The publication has been developed by experts from across shipping, refining, supply and testing of marine fuels, with contributions from the International Group of P&I Clubs. The publication is designed to provide guidance for stakeholders across the marine fuels and shipping industries, from fuel blenders and suppliers to end users. It presents the specific safety and operational issues relating to the supply and use of max. 0.50%-sulphur fuels, an overview of fuel quality principles, and the controls that should be put in place to ensure that safety issues are identified, prevented and/or mitigated. It addresses issues such as fuel compatibility, fuel stability, and fuel handling and storage, and contains a comprehensive review of existing operational factors that can affect safety. Guidance