Det Norske Veritas has provided us with the following information.

Annex VI to MARPOL 73/78 limits the sulphur content of marine fuel oil to 1.5% per mass and will apply in designated SECAs.

The first SECA is the Baltic Sea which enters into force on the 19 May 2006. The North Sea Area and the English Channel SECA will enter into force 22 November 2007.

Advice concerning MARPOL operations in these areas can be found here:

MARPOL Annex VI Operation in SOX Emission Control Areas, how to comply

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