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Overview and gaps of the regulatory framework for bunkering of gas-fuelled ships
No
Item
Relevant existing
Standard, Rule
Current
reponsibility
Under development
by
Assumed
finalising date
Regulated?
Related gap
No
Comment
LNG cargo
transport, Pipeline
EN 1474
CEN
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG cargo
transport, Road
ADR
UNECE
-^
YES
LNG cargo
transport , Rail
RID
OTIF
-^
YES
LNG storage, pressurization, liquefaction (
Terminal
)^
EN 1473
CEN
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG
cargo transfer
ISO 28460EN 1474
ISOCEN
ISO TC 67
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG
ship to shore cargo interfaces
ISO 28460
ISO
ISO TC 67
CEN / TC 282
YES
Back loading
from LNG terminal
EN 1474
CEN
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG
bunker station
ISO 28460EN 1473EN 13645
ISOCEN
ISO TC 28
CEN / TC 282
NO
Resulting from the "Study on Standards and Rules forbunkering gas fuelled ships" an extension of the scope ofISO 28460 could be possible to create a suitableStandard for bunkering LNG as fuel from Shore to ships.Decissions and activities regarding this recommendationhave not started yet
Risk analysis procedure
for LNG bunker stations
ISO 31010ISO 17776
ISO
ISO TC 67
March 2013(First Draft)
NO
The current draft of the ISO TC 67 WG 10 bunkerguidelines containing a risk assessment approach andrisk acceptance criteria. These Guidelines are still underdevelopmentFor the time being common procedures are missing.
LNG cargo
port operations
ISO 28460
ISO
ISO TC 67
CEN / TC 282
YES
Training onshore personal
EN 1474
CEN
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG
cargo transport, Seagoing ship
IGC Code
IMO
BLG
YES
LNG
cargo transport, Inland vessel
ADN
UNECE / CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The transport of LNG by Inland tanker is not regulated.First applications and rule development initiativesrecently started. Finalising date and content of theamendments are not foreseeable.
Gas fuelled vessels, Seagoing
MSC.285(86)IGF Code
IMO
BLG
YES
The Interim Guidelines MSC 285.(86) gives guidance forsafety requirements for gas fuelled ships. The IGF Codeis still under development but will build a suitableinternational adopted Code for gas fuelled vessels.
Onshore regulations Maritime regulations
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Overview and gaps of the regulatory framework for bunkering of gas-fuelled ships
No
Item
Relevant existing
Standard, Rule
Current
reponsibility
Under development
by
Assumed
finalising date
Regulated?
Related gap
No
Comment
Gas fuelled vessles, Inland
RVIR
CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The use of LNG as fuel for Inland vessels is notregulated. First applications and rule developmentinitiatives recently started. Finalising date and content ofthe amendments are not foreseeable.
LNG
storage onboard Inland vessels, Cargo
ADN
UNECE / CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The transport of LNG by Inland tanker is not regulated.First applications and rule development initiativesrecently started. Finalising date and content of theamendments are not foreseeable.
LNG
storage onboard Inland vessels, Fuel
RVIR
CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The use of LNG as fuel for Inland vessels is notregulated. First applications and rule developmentinitiatives recently started. Finalising date and content ofthe amendments are not foreseeable.
LNG
cargo transfer procedures
ISO 28460EN 1160EN 1474
ISOCEN
ISO TC 67
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG
cargo transfer systems
ISO 28460EN 1160EN 1474
ISOCEN
ISO TC 67
CEN / TC 282
YES
LNG cargo
sampling
ISO 8943EN 12838ISGOTTISGINTT
ISOCEN
SIGTTO
ISO TC 28
CEN / TC 282
SIGTTO
YES
LNG cargo
measurement
ISO 10976
ISO
ISO TC 28
YES
Crew training gas tanker, Seagoing
IGC CodeSTCW Code
IMO
BLGSTW
YES
Crew training gas tanker, Inland
ADNRVIR
CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The transport of LNG by Inland tanker is not regulated.First applications and rule development initiativesrecently started. Finalising date and content of theamendments are not foreseeable.
Crew training gas fuelled vessel, seagoing
IGF CodeSTCW Code
IMO
SIGTTO
BLGSTW
SIGTTO WG
NO
Within the Draft IGF Code basic requirements are stated.Similar to the IGF Code the training requirements wereaddressed to STW. The IGF Code is still underdevelopment. The scope of STW is still underdiscussion.The SIGTTO established an own working group dealingwith training items for gas-fuelled ships crew. First resultsare expected in 2013.
Crew training gas fuelled vessel, Inland
RVIR
CCNR
Working Groups of
the CCNR
NO
The use of LNG as fuel for Inland vessels is notregulated. First applications and rule developmentinitiatives recently started. Finalising date and content ofthe amendments are not foreseeable.
Definition
of the LNG bunkering process
-^
ISO
ISO TC 67 WG 10
March 2013(First Draft)
NO
Guidelines under developmentNot planned as international standard, yet.
Bunkering regulations
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Overview and gaps of the regulatory framework for bunkering of gas-fuelled ships
No
Item
Relevant existing
Standard, Rule
Current
reponsibility
Under development
by
Assumed
finalising date
Regulated?
Related gap
No
Comment
LNG fuel
measurement
ISO 10976
ISO
ISO TC 28
NO
Procedures for LNG fuel management are not definedand not in the scope of the current rule development.
LNG marine
fuel quality
ISO 8216ISO 8217
ISO
ISO TC 28ISO TC 67
NO
The specifications for LNG as fuel are not defined.Currently under discussion during the ISO TC 67 WG 10work.
LNG
suplhur content
MARPOL Annex VI
IMO
-^
NO
Procedures for the measurement of the sulphur contentof LNG as fuel are not defined and not in the scope ofthe current rule development
Accreditation criteria
LNG bunker company
-^
-^
NO
Accrediation criteria for LNG bunker companies are notdefined, yet.
Environmental requirements
ISO TC 67 WG 10Guidelines
ISO
ISO TC 67 WG 10
March 2013(First Draft)
NO
Basic statement to avoid the release of methane toatmosphere are stated but no pocedures are defined.
List of abbreviationADN
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Inland Waterways
ADR
European Agreement concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Road
BLG
Bulk, Liquids and Gases; sub-committee of the IMO
CCNR
Central Commission for the Navigation on the Rhine
CEN
European Committee for Standardization
EN
European Standard
IAPH
International Association of Ports and Harbors
IGC Code
International Code for the Construction and Equipment of Ships Carrying Liquefied Gases in Bulk (Gas Carrier Code)
IGF Code
International Code of Safety for Ships using Gases or other Low-Flashpoint Fuels
ISGINTT
international Safety Guide for Inland Navigation Tank-barges and Terminals
ISGOTT
International Safety Guide for Oil Tankers & Terminals
ISO
International Organization for Standardization
LNG
Liqufied Natural Gas
MARPOL
International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
MSC
Maritime Safety Committee of the IMO
OTIF
Convention concerning International Carriage by Rail
PTS
Pipeline / Terminal-to-Ship
RID
Regulations concerning the International Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Rail
RVIR
Rhine Vessel Inspection Regulation
SIGTTO
Society of International Gas Tanker and Terminal Operators
STCW
The Seafarers’ Training, Certification and Watchkeeping Code of the IMO
STS
Ship-to-Ship
STW
IMO Sub-Committee on Standards of Training and Watchkeeping
TC
Technical Committee
TTS
Truck-to-Ship
UNECE
United Nations Economic Commission for Europe
WG
Working Group
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