According to West of England Club, starting from July 1, 2024, new regulations under MARPOL Annex 1 will impose strict restrictions on the use and carriage of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in Arctic waters.
New MARPOL Annex 1 AmendmentsAs part of an intention to minimize the risk of oil pollution within the Arctic region, the IMO introduced the prohibition on the use of and carriage of Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) within Arctic waters.
The fuels that will no longer permitted under this regulation are listed...
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