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0.50% max limit of the sulphur content in fuel Oil - Compliance with the provisions of MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14
Applicable to:
All seagoing Indian ships registered under Merchant Shipping Act, 1958
Effective Date:
14th December, 2018
Key Changes and Requirements
1. Sulphur Content Limit
The sulphur content of any fuel oil used on board ships shall not exceed 0.50% m/m on and after 1 January 2020.
- Applicable to: Main and auxiliary engines and boilers
2. Carriage Ban
Carriage of fuel oil with sulphur content more than 0.50% m/m is prohibited on and after 1 March 2020.
- Exceptions: Ships with approved alternative arrangements (e.g., exhaust gas cleaning systems)
MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14 requires ships to use fuel oil with sulphur content not exceeding 0.50% m/m.
Important Note
Non-compliance may result in penalties and operational restrictions.
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