IMO to Consider Ban on Heavy Fuel Oil in Antarctic Waters
Earlier this week we published the position of CLIA, Cruise Lines International Association on some of the possible effects of the heavy fuel oil ban in Antarctic water for the industry, if the initiative is passed and approved by the International Maritime Organization.
Concerns have been raised about re-supplying bases in Antarctica, however, it is believed that most of the oil used at bases for on-shore operations would not qualify as HFO – generally the Antarctic is too cold for heavy fuel oils to be used. In addition, the regulation covers only fuel transported in ship tanks, so if necessary oil transported in drums or other containers will still be possible.
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