THE UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has released interim guidelines for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel, reports London's Port Technology International.
Finalised by the CCC (Carriage of Cargoes and Containers) Sub-Committee and approved at the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 109, the guidelines provide goal-based provisions, with room for future updates.
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has actively contributed and continues to support the safe adoption of alternative fuels for sustainable shipping.
The interim guidelines provide a goal and function-based safety framework covering ship design, equipment, operations, bunkering, toxicity mitigation, and crew protection.
While non-mandatory, the guidelines align with the IGF (International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels) Code and SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) principles, providing a consistent reference for ammonia-fuelled projects.
They aim to ensure ammonia-fuelled systems match the safety and reliability of conventional oil engines, addressing ammonia's hazards like toxicity, explosive risks, and material compatibility.
According to BIMCO, the guidelines encourage early adoption but highlight the need for refinements, particularly in toxicity controls and emergency systems, as operational experience grows.
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Finalised by the CCC (Carriage of Cargoes and Containers) Sub-Committee and approved at the Maritime Safety Committee (MSC) 109, the guidelines provide goal-based provisions, with room for future updates.
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO) has actively contributed and continues to support the safe adoption of alternative fuels for sustainable shipping.
The interim guidelines provide a goal and function-based safety framework covering ship design, equipment, operations, bunkering, toxicity mitigation, and crew protection.
While non-mandatory, the guidelines align with the IGF (International Code of Safety for Ships Using Gases or Other Low-Flashpoint Fuels) Code and SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea) principles, providing a consistent reference for ammonia-fuelled projects.
They aim to ensure ammonia-fuelled systems match the safety and reliability of conventional oil engines, addressing ammonia's hazards like toxicity, explosive risks, and material compatibility.
According to BIMCO, the guidelines encourage early adoption but highlight the need for refinements, particularly in toxicity controls and emergency systems, as operational experience grows.
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