USCG: New Voluntary Fuel Oil Sampling Program
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) has recently published Marine Safety Information Bulletin 03-16 announcing a voluntary fuel sampling program. The aim of the program is to assess industry compliance with MARPOL Annex VI Emissions Control Area requirements.
Commencing on 29 February 2016, Port State Control (PSC) officers may request fuel samples from ships during PSC inspections.
Sampling is voluntary and ships that provide voluntary samples will not receive sanctions if the samples are non-compliant.
The Marine Safety Bulletin 03/16 can be accessed by clicking here.