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ARTICLE · 05 FEBRUARY 2016

Shipping Update – New Emission Control Areas In China

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The Merchant Shipping Directorate has recently published Merchant Shipping Notice 126, drawing attention to the establishment of three emission control areas in the People's Republic of China, effective as from 1st January 2016.

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Rachel Genovese
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The Merchant Shipping Directorate has recently published Merchant Shipping Notice 126, drawing the attention of Ship Owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners' Representatives and Recognised Organisations, to the establishment of three emission control areas in the People's Republic of China, effective as from 1st January 2016.

Maltese ships calling at the ports in the emissions control areas located in Zhujiang (Pear River) Delta, Yangtze River Delta and Bohai Sea are advised to contact their local agents prior to arrival so as to enquire of any particular local emission reduction requirements. Ships calling at these three ports may be required to use fuel oil with sulphur content not exceeding 0.5% m/m (or equivalent emission reduction measures) when at berth.

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