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Eng Cir 02 of 2019 Enclosure - MECP1 Cir 875
**Summary for Indian Seafarers**
Applicable to:
Fuel oil suppliers, shipowners, and seafarers
Effective Date:
27 August 2019
Superseded Circulars:
None mentioned
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Fuel Oil Quality Assurance
Fuel oil suppliers should ensure the quality of fuel oil delivered to ships meets the agreed specifications and statutory limits.
- Responsibilities: Purchasers specify fuel oil, suppliers deliver compliant fuel oil.
- Best Practices: Suppliers should source from appropriate refinery streams, test the final blend, maintain documentation for traceability, and provide representative samples and Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
2. Quality Control in the Supply Chain
Suppliers should establish, document, and maintain a quality management system (QMS) covering all stages from taking custody of the product until it's delivered to the ship.
- Quality Management System (QMS): Covers all stages from taking custody to delivery, includes oversight of third-party involvement.
II/4 MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 18.3: Fuel oil delivered to ships should not jeopardize safety, adversely affect machinery performance, or contribute to additional air pollution.
Important Note
Ensure compliance with MARPOL Annex VI regulations to avoid penalties and ensure safety.
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