Israel's Port Regulations (prevention of air pollution from ships) 2022 implementing MARPOL Annex VI will enter into force on 23 February, 2023, according to UK P&I Club's release.
The new regulations prohibit the use of fuel oil with a sulphur content of more than 0.10% when vessels are moored alongside or waiting at designated anchorages unless an exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS) is fitted. Use of electricity from a shore connection (available at Bay-port) is also an acceptable alternative compliance method. From this date onwards, vessels not fitted with an EGCS carrying non-compliant fuel on board will be subject to port State control actions.
The regulations also provide guidance on reporting non-availability of compliant fuel, despite best efforts to source the same. This notification, commonly referred to as a Fuel Oil Non-Availability Report (FONAR), must be submitted as soon as the master becomes aware that compliant fuel cannot be sourced.