MARPOL - Fuel Oil Sampling
MARPOL representative fuel-oil sample retention per Annex VI Reg. 18 - bunker delivery note + sample 1 year onboard.
Compliance
Compliant (< 1 year + samples onboard)
Formula, assumptions, and limits
Representative sample sealed by supplier (MARPOL sample). BDN retained 3 years. In-use and in-storage samples may be required for FONAR / Carriage Ban investigation.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bunker delivery note | - | MARPOL VI Reg.18 | |
| Sealed representative sample | - | MEPC.182(59) |