Shipping Industry Must Seize Opportunity Posed by Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil Ban On July 1st, an International Maritime Organization ban on the use and carriage of heavy fuel oil by Arctic shipping will come into force. At first glance, this looks like great news indeed for the Arctic environment, and the people and wildlife who depend upon it. Unfortunately, it’s not so simple.
Shipping Company Fined NOK 1 Million For Having Sailed With Heavy Fuel Oil An Irish shipping company has been fined NOK one million for having sailed one of its ships with heavy fuel oil on board within the territorial waters around Svalbard, which is a breach of the Svalbard Environment Act. In addition, the captain has been fined NOK 30,000.
Norway Announces Plans For HFO Ban around Svalbard Leapfrogging Proposed IMO Regulation A week before the IMO is expected to finalize a proposed heavy fuel oil ban for the entire Arctic, Norway announced plans for more stringent regulation for waters surrounding Svalbard.
