New Arctic Shipping Fuel Rules May Heighten Oil Spill Risks, Report Warns
The Arctic region could face heightened environmental risks from oil spills if ships switch to very-low sulfur fuel oil (VLSFO) under new fuel regulations, the Arctic Council cautioned on Monday. This warning follows a United Nations shipping agency, the International Maritime Organization (IMO), implementing a ban on heavy bunker fuel oil (HFO) in Arctic waters,