MEPC.1/Circ.889 - GUIDELINES FOR ON BOARD SAMPLING OF FUEL OIL INTENDED TO BE USED OR CARRIED FOR USE ON BOARD A SHIP
Circular Ref: O(20)105
Issue Date: 17 Dec 2020
The IMO issued MEPC.1/Circ.889 on the 7th December 2020 with the objective to establish an agreed method for the sampling, from tanks, of liquid fuel oil intended to be used or carried for use on board a ship and thereby promoting the effective control and enforcement of the relevant provisions of MARPOL Annex VI.
Fuel oil sampling should be performed in a manner that ensures the safety of personnel and of the ship. Fuel oil sampling in accordance with these Guidelines should be undertaken expeditiously and should not cause undue delay to the ship.
Please be guided accordingly.