Class 4 (4th Engineer) SSEP 📅 May 2024

Exam Question

(a) What are the sulphur limits for fuel in use under MARPOL? (5)

(b) What happens if compliant fuel cannot be obtained in the port of bunkering? (5)

(d) What are the timelines for installation of "in use" fuel sampling points on ships? Does it apply for existing ships? (5)

Reference Answer

### (a) Sulphur Limits for Fuel in Use Under MARPOL
Under MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 14, specific sulphur limits are imposed on fuel oil used on board ships to mitigate air pollution, primarily targeting sulphur oxides (SOx) emissions. These limits are categorized into a global cap and stricter limits for ships operating within designated Emission Control Areas (ECAs).
* **Global Sulphur Cap:**
* Effective from **1 January 2020**, the global limit for sulphur content in fuel oil used on board ships operating outside designated ECAs is **0.50% m/m (mass by mass)**.

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