On paper, maritime emission rules seem simple: install an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), burn high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), and stay compliant with MARPOL Annex VI's 0.50% sulphur limit
. But what happens when the reality at sea clashes with local port politics?
In this video, we dive deep into the friction between global shipping rules and the reality faced by seafarers. While the IMO sets global standards, local ports like Fujairah and Oman frequently ban EGCS use, forcing ships into complex, high-risk fuel changeovers well before arrival
