COURSE OVERVIEW:

Bunker Fuel Supply and Economics as Per the Amended MARPOL Regulations is a comprehensive course addressing the commercial and technical shifts in the marine fuels market. This course provides an in-depth analysis of how international environmental laws, particularly MARPOL Annex VI, have transformed the bunker industry. Participants will examine the transition from high-sulfur residual fuels to low-sulfur alternatives and the resulting impact on refinery economics, fuel availability, and vessel operating costs.

The scope of this training involves a detailed look at fuel quality and compliance monitoring. Attendees will learn about the ISO 8217 standards for marine fuels and the technical challenges associated with Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO), such as stability, compatibility, and cat-fines management. The course details the regulatory requirements for the Bunker Delivery Note (BDN), fuel sampling, and the role of the MARPOL Sample in dispute resolution and environmental enforcement.

Coverage also includes the economics of bunkering, focusing on pricing mechanisms, hedging strategies, and the cost-benefit analysis of scrubbers versus alternative fuels. Participants will explore the logistics of bunker delivery, from barge operations to mass flow meter technology for quantity assurance. By integrating regulatory compliance with market intelligence, this course equips shipping operators, fuel suppliers, and traders with the skills to manage bunker procurement and fuel quality risks in a highly regulated global market.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

1. Interpret the requirements of MARPOL Annex VI and the 0.50% Sulfur Cap.
2. Identify the characteristics of VLSFO, MGO, and Alternative Fuels.
3. Apply ISO 8217 standards to assess fuel quality and suitability.
4. Manage the risks of fuel incompatibility and sludge formation.
5. Execute compliant fuel sampling and documentation procedures.
6. Utilize Mass Flow Meter (MFM) data for quantity dispute resolution.
7. Perform cost-benefit analysis for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (Scrubbers).
8. Evaluate the impact of bunker quality on engine performance and wear.
9. Implement effective fuel procurement and hedging strategies.
10. Navigate the legal aspects of bunker claims and quantity shortages.
11. Identify the economic drivers of the global bunker supply chain.
12. Oversee safe ship-to-ship (STS) bunkering operations.
13. PrPagesepare for Port State Control (PSC) inspections related to fuel compliance.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Bunker Traders, Ship Superintendents, Procurement Managers, Marine Engineers, and Port Operations Officers.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximise the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.