London, May 1, 2025 (AFP) - New sulphur emission limits take effect for ships in Mediterranean

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New rules came into force on Thursday for ships in the Mediterranean, ordering them to drastically cut the amount of sulphur they emit to cut air and environmental pollution and improve human health. The move, adopted by all Mediterranean states at the International Maritime Organization in 2022, requires ships to replace heavy fuel oil with compliant fuels similar to those used by road vehicles, or use biofuel blends. Sulphur content of fuel is......

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