Bermuda

Bermuda’s Environmental Policy for Ships can be found at https://www.gov.bm/environmental-policy-ships

Key (abridged) points for vessels  in Bermuda’s territorial waters include:

1. A ship staying in Bermuda’s territorial waters for a cumulative total of 7 days or longer within one year shall make application for Operating Licences for Controlled Plant……

3. The maximum allowed sulphur content in fuel for Controlled Plants is 2.0%. Ships equipped with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) shall seek the prior approval of the Environmental Authority before its use in Bermuda’s territorial waters. Washwater and residue from the EGCS shall be not disposed of in Bermuda or discharged into Bermuda’s waters but shall be stored on board the ship until outside of Bermuda’s waters.