ISO 8217:2010 – Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering (SS600)
The Singapore Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) issued a circular stating that, with effect from 1 July, it will adopt application of the fourth edition of the ISO specifications for marine fuel (ISO 8217:2010) for fuels supplied within the Port of Singapore through the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering (SS600) as follows:
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 8217 specifies the standards and requirements for marine fuels supplied to ships, and takes into the account the international requirements such as the SOLAS and MARPOL Conventions in respect of the allowable limits or contents in flash point and sulphur, respectively.
With effect from 1 July 2012, the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) will adopt the application of the 4th edition of 8217 (ISO 8217:2010) for marine fuels supplied within the Port of Singapore through the Singapore Standard Code of Practice for Bunkering or SS600. The ISO 8217:2010 includes two new fuel characteristics, namely Hydrogen Sulphide (H2S) in liquid phase and Oxidation Stability (OS). These two fuel characteristics require special sampling methods that will be tested at cargo source e.g. at the oil terminals.
The values of H2S and OS shall be stated in the Certificate of Quality issued by the cargo provider and they must be within the limits prescribed in the ISO 8217:2010. An addendum will be added to the SS600:2008 to reflect this test reporting requirement.
All bunker suppliers are required to comply with the bunker specifications under ISO 8217:2010, unless otherwise agreed by the buyer for other contracted grade of bunker(s). Shipowners/bunker buyers are strongly advised to enter into agreed detailed specifications in their contract with bunker suppliers as failure to do so may prejudice any subsequent claims in the event of a dispute.
Source: Singapore MPA
