IMO has issued guidance addressing the location of onboard fuel
sampling points and the handling of samples for the testing of sulphur content
for MARPOL Annex VI compliance. IMO recommends the use of designated sampling
points, as agreed with the vessel’s Flag State. If there are no designated
sampling points, advice is given on selecting suitable sampling locations.
IMO ‘s Circular entitled “Guidelines
for Onboard Sampling for the Verification of the Sulphur Content of the Fuel
Oil Used On Board Ships” recognizes the need to establish an agreed
method for sampling to enable effective control and enforcement of liquid fuel
oil being used on board ships under the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI, approved
the Guidelines for on-board sampling for the verification of the sulphur
content of the fuel oil used on board ships.
Sampling location
The on-board representative sample
or samples should be obtained from a designated
sampling point or points as agreed by the Administration. In the absence of the sampling point or points, the fuel sampling point to be used should fulfil all of the following conditions:
sampling point or points as agreed by the Administration. In the absence of the sampling point or points, the fuel sampling point to be used should fulfil all of the following conditions:
1.
be easily and safely accessible;
2.
take into account different fuel oil
grades being used for the fuel oil combustion machinery item;
3.
be downstream of the in-use fuel oil
service tank;
4.
be as close to the fuel oil
combustion machinery as safely feasible taking into account the type of fuel
oil, flow-rate, temperature, and pressure behind the selected sampling point;
5.
the sampling point should be located
in a position shielded from any heated surface or electrical equipment and the
shielding device or construction should be sturdy enough to endure leaks,
splashes or spray under design pressure of the fuel oil supply line so as to preclude
impingement of fuel oil onto such surface or equipment;
6.
be proposed by the ship’s
representative and accepted by the inspector; and
7.
the sampling arrangement should be
provided with suitable drainage to the drain tank or other safe location.
Fuel oil samples may be taken at
more than one location in the fuel oil service system to determine whether
there is a possible fuel cross-contamination in the absence of fully segregated
fuel service systems, or in case of multiple service tank arrangements.
Sample handling
The fuel oil sample should be taken
when a steady flow is established in the fuel oil circulating
system. The sampling connection – the valve and associated pipework designated for sample collection which is connected to the fuel oil service system – should be thoroughly flushed through with the fuel oil in use
prior to drawing the sample. The sample or samples should be collected in a sampling container or containers and should be representative of the fuel oil being used. The sample bottles should be sealed by the inspector with a unique means of identification installed in the presence of the ship’s representative. The ship should be given the option of retaining a sample.
system. The sampling connection – the valve and associated pipework designated for sample collection which is connected to the fuel oil service system – should be thoroughly flushed through with the fuel oil in use
prior to drawing the sample. The sample or samples should be collected in a sampling container or containers and should be representative of the fuel oil being used. The sample bottles should be sealed by the inspector with a unique means of identification installed in the presence of the ship’s representative. The ship should be given the option of retaining a sample.
The label should include the
following information:
1.
sampling point location where the
sample was drawn;
2.
date and port of sampling;
3.
name and IMO number of the ship;
4.
details of seal identification; and
5.
signatures and names of the
inspector and the ship’s representative.
Please click herebelow to view IMO
MEPC.1/Circ.864
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