1 The Marine Environment Protection Committee, at its seventy-second session (9 to 13
April 2018) approved the Guidance on best practice for fuel oil purchasers/users for
assuring the quality of fuel oil used on board ships, as set out in the
annex.
2 Member Governments are invited to bring the annexed Guidance to the attention of their
Administration, industry, relevant shipping organizations, shipping companies and other
stakeholders concerned, as appropriate.