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Eng Cir 02 of 2019 Enclosure - RESOLUTION MEPC 320-2019
**HTML Summary**
Applicable to:
Ships, Administrations, Port States, Shipowners, Fuel Oil Suppliers
Effective Date:
1 January 2020
Superseded Circulars:
None
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Sulphur Content Limit
From 1 January 2020, ships must use fuel oil with a sulphur content of no more than 0.50% m/m, unless equipped with an approved equivalent means of compliance.
- Penalty for non-compliance: Penalties may apply as per MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
2. Ship Implementation Planning
Administrations should encourage ships flying their flag to develop implementation plans outlining how the ship will prepare to comply with the sulphur content limit by 1 January 2020.
- Action required: Shipowners and operators should develop and maintain a ship implementation plan.
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Guidance on the development of a ship implementation plan
Important Note
Ships should be prepared to demonstrate their compliance with the sulphur content limit upon request by port State control authorities.
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