The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has released a circular with interim guidance on the carriage of biofuel blends in the port.

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MPA adopted the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) interim guidance on 7 March, allowing Singapore-registered bunker vessels to carry and supply biofuel blends of up to 30% (B30), the port authority noted.

For blends above 30%, bunker suppliers and craft operators must obtain approval from MPA’s Standards & Investigation – Marine Fuels (SIMF) department before conducting pilot trials or making deliveries to shipowners, managers and operators.

The authority noted that trials for blends of up to 100% (B100) are already underway, giving vessels the opportunity to test performance and operational procedures.

By Tuhin Roy

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