HFO ban

UN Shipping Body Approves Arctic Heavy Fuel Ban, Delayed A Decade

  • Ships will be banned from burning or using HFO in Arctic waters under a newly agreed regulation, but with loopholes giving most polluters a pass until 2029.
  • The decision came several days after countries attending the IMO meeting agreed to a controversial package of energy efficiency measures.
  • Campaigners say both measures fall far short of both the IMO and Paris Agreement goals to reduce emissions and limit global warming.
  • Finland, Germany, Iceland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway,...

https://mfame.guru/un-shipping-body-approves-arctic-heavy-fuel-ban-delayed-a-decade/

Clean Arctic Alliance Calls for Stronger Ban on HFO in Arctic

  • Clean Arctic Alliance calls on IMO member states to agree on stronger ban of  HFO in Arctic ahead of November meeting.
  • Norwegian government calls for complete ban on the use of heavy fuel oil (HFO) by shipping around the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard.
  • Reacting to the announcement by the Norwegian government of its proposal, Clean Arctic Alliance Lead Advisor Dr Sian welcomes this important commitment.

This news from the Rasmussen is based on a press release from the Clean Arctic Alliance. ...

https://mfame.guru/clean-arctic-alliance-calls-for-stronger-ban-on-hfo-in-arctic/

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