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Written question asked by Lord Moynihan (Conservative) on Monday, 13 January 2020, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 January 2020. It was answered by Baroness Vere of Norbiton (Conservative) on Monday, 27 January 2020 on behalf of the Department for Transport.


Shipping: Fuels

Question

To ask Her Majesty's Government how they are monitoring the UN International Maritime Organisation 2020 regulation on the reduction of sulphur levels for marine fuels for most coastal and international waters from 3.5 per cent by weight to 0.5 per cent.

Answer

Sulphur levels in marine fuels are monitored by carrying out sulphur inspections and sulphur sampling on board ships which call at UK ports. Fuel samples are drawn from ships and sent for testing to ensure that the sulphur levels are in compliance with EU and international requirements.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL339
Session
2019-21
Subjects
Fuels Monitoring Shipping Sulphur
Link
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