Preventing the discharge of EGCS in Omani Port & Territorial waters

28 Dec 2020 / Oman

With reference to the Notice to trade on Preventing the discharge of EGCS in Omani port and territorial waters, kindly note the following from Oman Ministry of Transport & Communications with regards to the law applicable for the Straits of Hormuz.

The Maritime Notice 9/2020 prohibits ships from discharging washing water into Omani ports and territorial water. Vessels navigating through the Straits of Hormuz are in Omani territorial water therefore the Maritime Notice 9/2020 is also applicable.

Vessels need to change from HFO to MGO during transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

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