From 1 January 2020, the limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated emission control areas is reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). In ECAs, the sulphur limit will remain at 0.10% as set from January 2015.
The ban on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil used by ships is expected to enter into force on 1 March 2020.
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EEC Council extends 1.5-pct sulphur cap for marine fuel till 31 December 2023>>>>