A long-awaited ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic is now in force, but not without criticism from some environmental and Indigenous groups.
The United Nations International Maritime Organization, or IMO, adopted the ban in 2021, prohibiting the use or carriage of heavy fuel oil in Arctic waters with the aim of reducing the risk of dangerous spills.
The ban came into effect on July 1 this year.
Canada announced it would be implementing a domestic ban through an interim order on July 1, until it amends relevant regulations under the Canada Shipping Act.
“Banning heavy fuel oils will…”
