Infographic: An Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil Ban: The Story So Far

Dave Walsh–Infographics, Publications–
The Arctic HFO Ban: The Story So Far

Infographic: An Arctic Heavy Fuel Oil Ban: The Story So Far

Given the severe risks associated with HFO, the international shipping community banned its use and carriage by ships around Antarctica in 2011. A ban on HFO in the Arctic was considered in 2013 during the deliberations on the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Polar Code, but while some member states were supportive, no consensus was reached.  In April 2018, agreement was reached to develop a ban. Now, in 2019, with an Arctic HFO ban on the way – this infographic charts the progress so far.

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