4.2 Biofuel blends containing more than 1 per cent but less than 75% of petroleum oil
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4.2 Biofuel blends containing more than 1 per cent but less than 75% of petroleum oil

  4.2.1 When containing more than 1 per cent but less than 75% of petroleum oil, the biofuel blends are subject to Annex II of MARPOL and should be carried under the following conditions:

a c d e f g h i' i” i”' j k l n o
Biofuel blends of Diesel/gas
oil and FAME
(>25% but <99% by volume)
X S/P 2 2G Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12, 15.17, 15.19.6
Biofuel blends of Diesel/gas
oil and Vegetable oil
(>25% but <99% by volume)
X S/P 2 2G Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12, 15.17, 15.19.6
Biofuel blends of Gasoline
and Ethyl alcohol
(>25% but <99% by volume)
X S/P 2 2G Cont No T3 IIA No C F-T A No 15.12, 15.17, 15.19.6
Biofuel blends of Diesel/gas
oil and Alkanes (C10-C26),
linear and branched with a
flashpoint > 60°C
(>25% but <99% by volume)
X S/P 2 2G Cont No Yes C T ABC No 15.12, 15.17, 15.19.6
Biofuel blends of Diesel/gas
oil and Alkanes (C10-C26),
linear and branched with a
flashpoint ≤ 60°C (>25% but <99% by volume)
X S/P 2 2G Cont No T3 IIA No C F-T ABC No 15.12, 15.17, 15.19.6

  4.2.2 With respect to new biofuels identified as falling under the scope of these guidelines, carriage requirements for specific biofuel/petroleum oil blends to be shipped as MARPOL Annex II cargoes will be incorporated into List 1 of the MEPC.2/Circular, as appropriate.


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