Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling Program
Description
USCG initiates a voluntary fuel sampling program to assess MARPOL Annex VI sulfur compliance. Voluntary participation won’t result in sanctions for non-compliance; samples will be taken under Coast Guard oversight.
Source No. MSIB: 03-16
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https://www.dco.uscg.mil/Featured-Content/Mariners/Marine-Safety-Information-Bulletins-MSIB/
Keywords
US
USCG
Voluntary Vessel Fuel Oil Sampling
MARPOL Annex VI
sulfur emissions
North American ECA
U.S. Caribbean Sea ECA
0.10% sulfur limit
fuel compliance
CG-543 Policy Letter 09-01