1 The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its seventy-third session (22 to 26
October 2018), recognizing the need to clarify how energy-rich fuels or their blends
with petroleum oils subject to Annex
I of MARPOL and/or with biofuels subject to Annex
II of MARPOL can be shipped in bulk under the correct annex of MARPOL,
approved the Guidelines for the carriage of energy-rich fuels and their blends,
which are set out in the annex.
2 Member Governments and international organizations are invited to bring the annexed
Guidelines to the attention of Administrations, recognized organizations, port
authorities, shipowners, ship operators and other parties concerned.