Ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic
On July 1, 2024, an international ban on Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) in the Arctic will take effect. Danish Shipping supports the ban, which includes a transitional arrangement for shipping companies to adapt while protecting the Arctic from oil spills.
Since July 1, 2024, it has no longer been permissible for ships to sail on Heavy Fuel Oil in the Arctic.
The ban, adopted by the United Nations International Maritime Organization (IMO) in June 2021, aims to protect the vulnerable Arctic waters from the risk of oil spills.
With the new ban, it will be illegal for ships to carry HFO as fuel in their tanks in the Arctic. However, the ban includes a transitional arrangement that allows ships with protected fuel tanks to use HFO until 2029.
This ban is a significant step towards protecting the Arctic
“This ban is a significant step towards protecting the Arctic. By allowing ships with protected fuel tanks to continue using HFO until 2029, we ensure that shipping can adapt to the new rules in a practical and responsible manner while simultaneously protecting the fragile environment in the Arctic,” says Nina Porst, Director of Climate, Environment, and Safety at Danish Shipping.
The transitional provision applies to ships built after 2010 that meet the international MARPOL regulations with protected fuel tanks.
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