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(2025-IMO-11) LNG Bunkering Manifolds.

Registration date : 2025.08.18 Views : 131

The International Code ofSafety for Ships using Gases or other Low-flashpoint Fuels (i.e. the IGF Code)applies to ships using natural gas as ship’s fuel, other than gas carrierssubject to the IGC Code.

Under the previous IGF CodePart A-1, paragraph 8.4.1, the connection of bunkering manifolds has beenrequired to be of dry-disconnect type equipped with additional safety drybreak-away coupling/self-sealing quick release. However, concerns have been raisedabout the lack of clarity in the previous paragraph 8.4.1 regarding thespecific requirements or standards that should apply to the connection ofbunkering manifolds.

To address the ambiguity,the IMO adopted amendments to paragraphs 8.4.1 to 8.4.3 of part A-1 of the IGFCode through resolution MSC.551(108) for entry into force from 1 January 2026.These amendments retroactively apply to all ships subject to the IGF Code, whenbunkering LNG fuel on or after the implementation date. Accordingly, enclosed herewith please find the relevant technicalinformation and required actions for your reference.

Kind regards,

Executive Vice President

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