China – Establishment of Emission Control Areas (ECA) (No.8) 3 April 2017 No.881 Download PDF (147KB)   Members are referred to the previous Japan P&I News No.858 dated 2 December 2016.   As at 1 January 2017, 11 core ports (Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Zhuhai, Shanghai, Ningbo-Zhoushan, Suzhou, Nantong, Tianjin, Qinhuangdao, Tangshan and Huanghua) in Emission Control Areas started implementation of the low sulphur fuel requirement.  The Chinese lawyers, Hai Tong & Partners, have recently reported that local MSA branches in Hebei and Tianjin inspected and suspected foreign vessels of use of fuel with sulphur content over 0.5% in violation of Chinese ECA regulations with possible punishment.    Members are reminded that they make sure to comply with the low sulphur fuel requirement during vessels’ calls at the foregoing ports since detailed inspections are being carried out.  NOx/SOx-Exhaust Gas Other Acts China Asia Japan P&I News ロスプリベンション Japan P&I News ナイロビ条約 日本 組合員限定 --> Most read News China – Establishment of Emission Control Areas (ECA) (No.11) China – Establishment of Emission Control Areas (ECA) (No.7) MARPOL Annex VI – IMO FAQs on Sulphur Limits in Emission Control Areas