HK EDP SURVEY DEC 2021 - Opinion on Tightening the Sulphur Limit of Marine Light Diesel Supplied in Hong Kong
Circular Ref: A(21)246
Issue Date: 20 Dec 2021
The Hong Kong Government is exploring tightening the statutory sulphur content limit for locally supplied Marine Light Diesel ( MDL) from 0.05% to 0.001% with a view to further reduce emissions from vessels. It is noted by the Environmental Protection Department, ( EDP), that some ocean going vessels,( OGV) , also bunker MDL in Hong Kong and in this connection they have asked HKSOA to collect the trades views towards tightening the sulphur content of MLD.
Attached is the letter to the HKSOA from the EDP with a 2 page questionnaire which they would like members to respond to by the 7th January 2022.
Please send completed questionnaires directly the EDP with a copy to the undersigned at the HKSOA. They accept email, fax or mail. The questionnaires will be kept confidential and will not be released to third parties without consent.