4.1 Biofuel blends containing 75 per cent or more of petroleum oil

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4.1 Biofuel blends containing 75 per cent or more of petroleum oil

4.1.1 When containing 75 per cent or more of petroleum oil, the biofuel blend is subject to Annex I of MARPOL.

4.1.2 When carrying such biofuel blends, Oil Discharge Monitoring Equipment (ODME – see resolution MEPC.108(49)) shall be in compliance with regulation 31 of Annex I of MARPOL and should be approved for the mixture being transported.

4.1.3 Until 1 January 2016 biofuel blends may be carried when the ship's ODME is not in compliance with paragraph 4.1.2 above provided that tank residues and all tank washings are pumped ashore.

4.1.4 When considering the deck fire-fighting system requirements of SOLAS chapter II-2, regulations 1.6.1 and 1.6.2, when carrying biofuel blends containing more than 5 per cent of ethyl alcohol then alcohol resistant foams should be used.

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