9 Application of sulphur limit to emergency equipment
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9 Application of sulphur limit to emergency equipment

Regulation 14

Sulphur oxides (SOX) and particulate matter

Regulation 14.1 reads as follows:

  • "The sulphur content of fuel oil used or carried for use on board a ship shall not exceed 0.50% m/m."

Interpretation:

9.1 Regulation 14.1 of MARPOL Annex VI for the prohibition on carriage of non-compliant fuel oil should be applied to the fuel oil of emergency equipment.

Parent topic: Annex – Unified Interpretations to MARPOL Annex VI
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