1 With the exception of ships engaged in securing the safety of ships or in
search and rescue operations, and ships dedicated to oil spill preparedness and
response, the use and carriage of oils listed in regulation 43.1.2 of this Annex as fuel by ships shall be
prohibited in Arctic waters, as defined in regulation 46.2 of this Annex, on or after 1 July 2024.
2 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 1 of this regulation, for
ships to which regulation 12A of this Annex or regulation 1.2.1 of chapter 1 of part II-A of the
Polar Code applies, the use and carriage of oils listed in regulation 43.1.2 of this Annex as fuel by those ships shall be
prohibited in Arctic waters, as defined in regulation 46.2 of this Annex, on or after 1 July 2029.
3 When prior operations have included the use and carriage of oils listed
in regulation 43.1.2 of this Annex as fuel, the cleaning or
flushing of tanks or pipelines is not required.
4 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraphs 1 and 2 of this regulation,
the Administration of a Party to the present Convention the coastline of which borders
on Arctic waters may temporarily waive the requirements of paragraph 1 of this
regulation for ships flying the flag of that Party while operating in waters subject to
the sovereignty or jurisdiction of that Party, taking into account the guidelines to be
developed by the Organization. No waivers issued under this paragraph shall apply on or
after 1 July 2029.
5 The Administration of a Party to the present Convention which allows
application of paragraph 4 of this regulation shall communicate to the Organization for
circulation to the Parties particulars of the waiver thereof, for their information and
appropriate action, if any.