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Aussies detain bulk carrier found to be carrying high sulphur fuel
The African Heron, a four-year-old 34,387 dwt bulk carrier belonging to Amsterdam-based MUR Shipping, was detained in Geelong, Australia on Friday, found to be carrying fuel with sulphur content above 0.5%.
The fuel – banned onboard any non-scrubber fitted ship since March 1 – was one of three deficiencies spotted by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority during a port state control inspection.