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The arrival of Mv Artic Tern is a boost for the Port of Mombasa as it joins other seaports around the world in implementing MARPOL, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) main convention for the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes
The first-ever tanker powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) to call on the Mombasa port berthed about two weeks ago. This will boost the gateway’s go-green emissions strategy in line with the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (Marpol Convention).
Mv Arctic Tern, currently sailing under the flag of Singapore, delivered a consignment of palm oil from Malaysia to Mombasa. The vessel, which was commissioned on March 14, 2024, is 183 metres long and 32 metres wide.
As emissions regulations become more stringent, many ship owners are turning to alternative fuels to power their vessels, with LNG emerging as a popular choice. LNG used to fuel ships is produced from natural gas extracted from underground reserves, including both onshore and offshore gas fields.
The arrival of Mv Artic Tern is a boost for the Port of Mombasa as it joins other seaports around the world in implementing MARPOL, the International Maritime Organisation’s (IMO) main convention for the prevention of pollution of the marine environment by ships from operational or accidental causes.
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According to Julius Koech, Director of Maritime Safety at the Kenya Maritime Authority (KMA), the use of alternative fuels is part of the maritime and shipping industry’s efforts to mitigate the effects of climate change.
To obtain the certificate, ships must use low-sulphur fuel oil to meet IMO requirements, while refineries can blend high-sulphur (non-compliant) fuel oil with a low-sulphur fuel oil to produce a compliant one.
