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Tue 17 Dec 2013, 11:13 GMT

MPA issues ECA reminder


Shipping community reminded about the entry into effect of the US Caribbean Sea ECA in January 2014.

The Maritine and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has reminded the shipping community about the entry into effect of the United States Caribbean Sea Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI.

From 1 January 2014, all ships operating within the US Caribbean Sea ECA will be obliged to only use fuel oil with sulphur content not exceeding 1.00% m/m, and from 1 January 2015, fuel with sulphur content not exceeding 0.10% m/m.

"Shipowners and operators are advised to ensure that the absolute sulphur content of fuel oil used onboard ships does not exceed the limits as required under Regulation 14.4 of MARPOL Annex VI. Shipowners are also advised to properly maintain clear entries in the Oil Record Book and ensure the BDN is in good order as documentary proof of vessel’s compliance to the requirements," the MPA said today (17 December) in a circular.

"For ships using separate fuel oils to comply with the ECA requirements, proper changeover procedures for entry into an ECA shall be carried and implemented in accordance to Regulation 14.6 of MARPOL Annex VI," the MPA added.

Any queries relating to the MPA circular should be directed to Mr Princet Ang (Tel: +65 6375 6259).

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