5 Blending of Petroleum Oil and Biofuel on Board
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5 Blending of Petroleum Oil and Biofuel on Board

  5.1 Blending on board describes the mixing of two products resulting in one single product (a blended mixture) and reflects only physical mixing as distinct from any chemical processing. Such mixing operations should only be undertaken whilst the ship is within port limits.

  5.2 The physical blending on board of petroleum oil and biofuels during a sea voyage to create new products is prohibited as indicated in MSC-MEPC.2/Circ.8 – Prohibition of blending MARPOL cargoes on board during the sea voyage.

Parent topic: Annex – 2011 Guidelines for the Carriage of Blends of Petroleum Oil and Biofuels, as Amended
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