1 The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its seventy-fourth session (13 to 17
May 2019), approved the 2019 Guidelines for on board sampling for the verification of
the sulphur content of the fuel oil used on board ships.
2 Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed Guidelines to the attention of
Administrations, industry, relevant shipping organizations, shipping companies and other
stakeholders concerned.
3 This circular revokes MEPC.1/Circ.864.