{"id":247,"date":"2025-08-02T19:06:37","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T19:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/learn\/?p=247"},"modified":"2026-08-24T04:25:47","modified_gmt":"2026-08-24T04:25:47","slug":"biofuel-bunkering-dgs-circular-32-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indosearch.in\/learn\/biofuel-bunkering-dgs-circular-32-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s Green Shipping Push: DGMA Circular 32\/2025 on Biofuel Bunkering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As the global maritime industry accelerates toward decarbonization, India is setting a national benchmark<\/strong> for clean fuel compliance. The <\/a><\/strong>Director General of Maritime Administration (DGMA)<\/strong><\/a> <\/a><\/strong>has issued Circular No. 32 of 2025<\/strong>, establishing India’s first structured framework for biofuel bunkering<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This move is not just timely\u2014it\u2019s transformative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By regulating the safe, certified handling of biofuels like FAME, HVO, and BTL<\/strong>, this circular ensures that Indian ports, vessels, and suppliers align with international emission protocols<\/strong>, particularly under MARPOL Annex VI<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re a shipowner, terminal operator, or fuel supplier\u2014this framework is mandatory, not optional.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s break down what the circular covers, who must comply, and how to stay ahead in India\u2019s green maritime mission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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