There has been an ongoing dialogue between the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) and the Paris MOU port-state control (PSC) authorities, which will police compliance in the North Sea and Baltic areas, on achieving a consistent approach from region to region.
A total of 14 separate inspection authorities boarder the Baltic and North Sea emission control areas (ECAs).
Shipowners have won assurances that ships that do not meet the required fuel standard will not be penalised by detention if the crew can demonstrate they made the best efforts to bunker with the correct fuel.
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