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Regulation banning use of heavy fuel oil in territorial sea of Iceland
12 Dec, 2019
The Ministry for the Environment and Natural Resources of Iceland has tightened requirements on the use of heavy fuel oil in the territorial waters of Iceland. In its statement the Ministry has informed...
Port State Control to Clampdown on Non-compliant Fuels
02 Mar, 2020
As the ban on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil on vessels not fitted with exhaust gas cleaning systems (scrubbers) fast approaches on the 1st March 2020, the Paris, Tokyo and Indian Ocean MoUs have...
The Phased Banning of Scrubbers in Northeast Atlantic Waters
10 Jul, 2025
The OSPAR Commission, composed of 15 governments and the European Union, has agreed to a historic phased ban on scrubber discharge waters in the North-East Atlantic, marking the first regional regulation...
Neptune Update - Bunker information tab
23 Dec, 2024
In the global maritime industry, bunker fuel quality plays a critical role in ensuring environmental compliance, safety and operational efficiency of vessels. Substandard bunker can cause technical issues,...
Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates
03 Jul, 2025
Importance of bunker fuel quality cannot be overemphasised. Bunker of substandard quality may lead to technical issues with far-reaching consequences such as statutory non-compliance and fines or commercial...
Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates
25 Oct, 2023
Overview of European off-specs. Over the last six months, HFO delivered in European ports frequently deviated from specification on viscosity and density.
West Renews VPS Contract in 2025
20 Oct, 2025
In September 2025, West renewed its landmark agreement with Veritas Petroleum Services (VPS), continuing its collaboration to deliver bunker fuel quality insights through the Club’s Neptune portal.
UAE – Pollution Fine for Soot Discharge from Ship’s Inert Gas Systems at the Port of Fujairah
20 Mar, 2023
Fujairah is a major port in the United Arab Emirates and subject to strict environmental regulations aimed at reducing the impact of shipping on the local environment.
Neptune - Bunker Info tab updates
18 Jul, 2022
The latest bunker quality data update can be found on Neptune.
China - Emission Control Areas - Shenzhen
02 Sep, 2016
Previously the Club has provided advice on the establishment of three Emission Control Areas in China. Although mandatory emission control requirements are due to enter into force at key ports within the...