NATIONAL GUIDELINE ON IMPLEMENTATION OF IMO2020:MARPOL ANNEX VI REQUIREMENT FOR MARINE FUEL OIL

The Government of Kenyan is committed towards protecting the marine environment and promoting good use of marine resources as a key pillar for sustainable development.  

In this regard the Government ratified the Intenational Convention of Prevention of Pollution form Ships MARPOL 73/78 (the convention) which aims at environmental protection from ship source pollution. More specifically, Annex VI of the convention is meant to curb adverse effects of emissions from ships on humans and vulnerable ecosystems in order to reduce Sulphur oxides from ships by 77% and avert the current annual global 157,000 premature deaths and 3.5 million asthma cases related to the gases. 

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Standards

Section 95 of the Energy Act No. 12 of 2006 requires that all petroleum products sold in Kenya must conform to the applicable Kenya standards. To formulate, maintain, and distribute consensus standards for the oil and gas industry in Kenya, the Energy and Petroleum Authority coordinates with other statutory authorities such as Kenya Bureau of Standards, National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA), Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services (DOSHS) and the Kenya Maritime Authority.

The standards cover Inspection, handling, distribution, and storage of Liquid Petroleum Gas and are set to enhance operational safety, environmental protection and sustainability across the industry.

PIEA’s key role is to foster high standards and practices in the oil and gas industry in East Africa by working with stakeholders, government and regulatory agencies in the development and sustenance of petroleum standards, guidelines and best practices that will see the manufacture of superior products consistently, providing critical services, ensuring fairness in the marketplace for businesses and consumers alike.

To access more information on the standards, visit the School of Petroleum Studies and Petroleum Institute of East Africa offices. Alternatively, you can call 0722 221 120 and request for the information. 

Download the Inspection standards EAS9252018

 

Download the Handling distribution and storage standards

 

Download the Bulk Liquified LPG Road Tankers2 standards KSEAS9022018

 

Download the Bulk Liquified LPG Road Tankers KSEAS9022018

 

Books

Books available at the School of Petroleum Studies and Petroleum Institute of East Africa offices. Alternatively, you can call 0722 221 120