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Iceland’s new shipping-exhaust rules come close to a ban on the ‘filthiest’ type of fuel

Tougher rules limit emissions from heavy fuel oils but don’t prevent ships from using them.

By Kevin McGwin December 13, 2019
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Iceland has issued new rules that will see the country meet the strictest international guidelines for sulfur in the exhaust from ships travelling in its territorial waters.

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