Directive 2012/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Council Directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels.

Subject

Air & atmosphere, Sea, Environment gen.

Keyword

Pollution control Air quality/air pollution Emissions Marine pollution

Geographical area

European Union Countries

Abstract

This Directive lays down some amendments to Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels. The amendments concern in particular the sulphur content of marine fuels. The definitions of heavy fuel oil and gas oil are amended. As regards marine fuels, the Directive stipulates that Member States must ensure that marine fuels are not used within their territory if their sulphur content exceeds 3,50 percent by mass, except for fuels supplied to ships using emission abatement methods.

Full text

English

Website

europa.eu

References - Legislation

Amends

Council Directive 1999/32/EC relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels and amending Directive 93/12/EEC.

Legislation | European Union | 1999

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Implemented by

Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 1995 (2023)

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control, Offences/penalties, Navigation

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (Amendment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2014 (S.R. No. 147 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Marine pollution, Oil pollution, Oil, Hazardous substances

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Sulphur Content of Liquid Fuels (England and Wales) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 1975 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Pollution control, Oil, Hazardous substances, Standards

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Real Decreto Nº 290/2015 - Modifica el Real Decreto Nº 61/2006, sobre especificaciones de gasolinas, gasóleos, fuelóleos y gases licuados del petróleo y se regula el uso de determinados biocarburantes.

Legislation | Spain | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Oil pollution, Transport/storage, Pollution control, Environmental standards, Oil, Standards, Protection of environment, Fishing vessel, Navigation, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) and Motor Fuel (Composition and Content) (Amendment) Regulations 2014 (S.I. No. 3067 of 2014).

Legislation | United Kingdom | 2014

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Data collection/reporting, Pollution control, Navigation, Inspection

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Decree amending Decree laying down requirements on the quality of fuels used for inland and marine vessels from the point of view of air protection.

Legislation | Czechia | 2014

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

European Union (Sulphur Content of Marine Fuels) Regulations 2015 (S.I. No. 361 of 2015).

Legislation | Ireland | 2015

Keyword: Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Environmental standards, Pollution control, Standards, Protection of environment, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Arrêté royal relatif à la dénomination, aux caractéristiques et à la teneur en soufre du gasoil marin.

Legislation | Belgium | 2015

Keyword: Pollution control, Air quality/air pollution, Emissions, Marine pollution

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Act amending Act on prevention of marine pollution by vessels.

Legislation | Poland | 2014

Keyword: Marine pollution, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX

Chemicals Act (No. 61 of 2013).

Legislation | Iceland | 2013 (2019)

Keyword: Emissions, Ozone layer, Protection of environment, Pollution control, Food quality control/food safety, Toxicity/poisoning, Pesticides, Basic legislation, Hazardous substances, Risk assessment/management, Public health, Internal trade, International trade, Transport/storage, Disinfection/disinfestation, Waste management, Waste disposal, Governance, Processing/handling, Use restrictions, Packaging/labelling, Data collection/reporting, Authorization/permit, Recycling/reuse, Inspection, Oil, Enforcement/compliance, Royalties/fees, Offences/penalties

Source: FAO, FAOLEX