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<p>There is no exemption in the EU Directive on sulphur content of marine fuels (Directive
2012/33/EU) that would allow the UK or other EU Member States to delay implementation.
The timetable for applying the sulphur limits is also an integral part of Annex VI
to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (commonly
known as MARPOL) and is therefore a binding obligation on states, such as the UK,
which are parties to Annex VI.</p><p> </p><p>In any event, introducing a delay at
this stage could be extremely damaging for those shipowners and equipment manufacturers
who have invested heavily on the basis that the new limit will come into force in
January 2015. Moreover, a delay in implementation would mean a delay in obtaining
the benefits to the UK, notably in terms of improved air quality, which will result
from the new limit.</p><p> </p><p />
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