NGOs Turn to IMO for Help Controlling Fuels Used in Arctic
As Arctic shipping continues to increase, environmental groups and other non-governmental organizations are turning to the International Maritime Organization (IMO) for help controlling the fuels ships use in the Arctic.
The advocacy group Pacific Environment and the Clean Arctic Alliance is pressing to close what it calls a loophole in the current IMO Code, which bans heavy fuel oil use in parts of the Arctic while allowing its use in other parts.
“Without mandatory requirements, markets lack the certainty needed to shift fleet operations toward lower black carbon options,” said Kay Brown, director of Arctic policy for Pacific Environment.
When soot from ship exhaust settles upon snow and ice, the mostly carbon black soot accelerates melting, which can cause significant consequences for the Arctic ecosystem.
Read More At The Maritime Executive
You can also read about Hudson’s pledge not to ship through the Arctic here: https://www.hudsonshipping.com/hudson-news/hudson-pledges-not-to-ship-through-arctic-ocean-
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