KR Webzine Vol.109

Since January 1, 2001, the Panama Canal Authority has required vessels maneuvering in canal waters, to switch from heavy fuel to light fuel.

The light fuel utilized should have a minimum flash point of 60 degrees regardless of its classification, and must be in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI in regards to the sulfur content cap, which is currently set at 3.5% m/m.

Vessels equipped with an operational and approved exhaust gas cleaning system (scrubbers), and vessels operating on low-sulfur hybrid fuels, are not required to switch to light fuel (distillate marine fuel).

(Please refer to the attached guidelines for more details)