PSSR Exit Exam • Set 5 Question 10 of 30
Under MARPOL Annex VI, what is the global maximum allowable sulfur content in marine fuel oil outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs) as of 2020?
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Direct Answer
Option B: 0.50% m/m
The 2020 IMO Global Sulfur Cap restricts fuel oil sulfur content to 0.50% m/m worldwide (and 0.10% m/m inside designated ECAs).
All Options
A
0.10% m/m
B
0.50% m/m
(Correct Answer)
C
1.00% m/m
D
3.50% m/m
Detailed Explanation & Context
The 2020 IMO Global Sulfur Cap restricts fuel oil sulfur content to 0.50% m/m worldwide (and 0.10% m/m inside designated ECAs).
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Personal Safety & Social Responsibilities (PSSR).
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