CIMAC Guideline ISO 8217:2024-FAQs

To provide answers to FAQs regarding the ISO 8217:2024 marine fuel specifications, focusing on clear and systematic explanations of the key changes in the new standard, and particularly, addressing questions about the inclusion of higher percentages of biofuel in fuels.

Frequently Asked Questions on the application of latest international marine fuel quality standard ISO 8217:2024

To address the FAQs from ship operators regarding the application of the latest international marine fuel quality standard, ISO 8217:2024
To provide insights into the significant changes made in the 7th edition and guide marine fuel buyers in understanding and applying the updated standards

Applying Alternative Fuels to Existing Ships (Engine Retrofit Report 2023)

To explore decarbonization through retrofitting existing ships and analyze the price gap between alternative fuels and conventional fuels through forecast scenarios for the application of alternative fuel technologies in ship retrofits

It is worth noting that this report proposes a required carbon tax of $350 per ton of CO2 in order to bridge the price gap between existing marine fuels and the latest eco-friendly alternative fuels, such as methanol and ammonia.