You are using an outdated browser For a better experience using this site, please upgrade to a modern web browser. Subscribe Get Daily Email Subscribe --> Contact Us Sign in Home News & Features Compliance Costs Bunker Prices Bunker Intelligence World News Latest Features World Americas EMEA Asia/Pacific Home News & Features World IMO Sub-Committee Finalises Revised Guidelines for Methanol as Marine Fuel IMO Sub-Committee Finalises Revised Guidelines for Methanol as Marine Fuel by Ship & Bunker News Team Wednesday September 23, 2026 Tweet Follow @shipandbunker The CCS 12th session meeting was held from 14-18 September at IMO HQ in London. Image Credit: Ship & Bunker The IMO ’s Sub-Committee on Carriage of Cargoes and Containers (CCC) finalised revised interim guidelines last week for ships using methanol and other methyl/ethyl alcohol fuels. The CCS 12 session was held from 14-18 September , DNV said in a summary released on its website on Monday . The revised guidelines cover all sections of the existing framework and reflect experience gained from ships using these fuels. The changes provide greater flexibility in fuel tank placement and leakage-handling arrangements, while introducing a new approach to ventilation of fuel spaces. The guidelines also expand provisions covering bunkering station design and fire-extinguishing arrangements and add guidance on bunkering operations and personal protective equipment. The sub-committee also finalised a harmonised performance standard for lashing software to supplement the cargo securing manual. The revised methanol fuel guidelines remain subject to further consideration and approval by the IMO’s Maritime Safety Committee . Ship & Bunker News Team To contact the editor responsible for this story email us at [email protected] Also in the News Singapore Warns Port Users Against False Vessel Identity and Ownership Data in Port Call Filings Owners and agents should verify registrations against the IMO