IMO advances safety rules for ships using methanol and ethanol fuels
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has finalized a major revision to its interim safety guidelines for ships using methanol and ethanol as fuel, moving closer to stricter regulations. The updated framework introduces enhanced measures on toxicity, bunkering, fire safety, operations, and crew protection, reflecting lessons learned since the original guidelines were implemented.
The revision was completed during the 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers held in London. The revised text will now be submitted to the Maritime Safety Committee for consideration at MSC 113 in June 2027 before becoming mandatory.
In addition to methanol and ethanol, the IMO continued work on safety guidelines for low-flashpoint oil fuels and emerging technologies such as fuel-cell power installations and onboard carbon capture systems. Although progress on low-flashpoint fuel rules was slower, the organization aims to align future regulations with existing frameworks to ensure consistent and effective safety standards across the shipping industry as it transitions to alternative fuels.
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