Common use of Bunkers Clause in Contracts

Bunkers. (A) Charterers to take over and pay for bunkers as on board on day of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners to repurchase the bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering port. (B) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005 (a) Without prejudice to anything else contained in this Charter Party, the Charterers shall supply fuels of such specifications and grades to permit the Vessel, at all times, to comply with the maximum sulphur content requirements of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling and the provision of bunker delivery notes. The Charterers shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Owners in respect of any loss, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Charterers’ failure to comply with this Sub-clause (a). (b) Provided always that the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect of the supply of fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI and with the requirements of any emission control zone; and (ii) the Vessel shall be able to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bunkers. (A) 58.1 The Charterers have the option to take over bunker the Vessel at their time and pay for expense, unless concurrently with vessel’s operations before delivery provided this does not interfere with the discharge operation or delay delivery. 58.2 The Vessel will be redelivered with about the same quantity of bunkers as on board on day of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless excluding any bunkers taken for the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners account before delivery subject to repurchase the requirement that there is a sufficient quantity of bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering port. (B58.3 At the time of delivery of the Vessel the Owners shall provide the Charterers with the bunker delivery note(s) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005of any fuels on board and shall place at the disposal of the Charterers any samples relating to the fuels on board. (a58.4 Throughout the charter period the Owners will provide 72 and 48 hours approximate and 24 hours definite written notice of any intended bunker delivery also advising any change in excess of 3 hours and the exact location and time at which delivery is required. 58.5 Throughout the charter period the Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) Without prejudice to anything else contained and the Owners shall ensure that continuous drip samples are taken at the Vessel’s bunker manifolds during the entire bunkering operation and sealed in this Charter Partythe presence of competent representatives of the suppliers, the Charterers (at Charterers’ option) and the Owners one sample to be retained of each of the fuels supplied on the Vessel and two samples to be retained by the suppliers. 58.6 The samples shall supply fuels of such specifications be securely sealed and grades to permit provided with labels showing the Vessel’s name, at all timesidentity of delivery facility, to comply product name, delivery date and place and seal number, authenticated with the maximum sulphur content requirements Vessel’s stamp and signed by the suppliers’ representative and the Master of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. or his authorised representative. 58.7 The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used fuel samples shall be retained by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling suppliers and the provision Vessel for 13 months 60 (sixty) days after the date of bunker delivery notesor for whatever periods necessary in case a claim for any defect in the quality of the fuels is brought to the Charterers’ attention prior to the expiry of that 13 months 60 (sixty) day period. The Charterers In that respect any claim for any defect in quality of the fuels must be brought to the Charterers’ attention immediately and, in any event, within 13 months 60 days of delivery together with full details of the claim with supporting evidence failing which any such claim shall indemnify, defend be deemed waived and hold harmless shall be time barred regardless of whether the Owners in respect were unaware of any lossthe grounds for a claim until a later date. 58.8 One sample will immediately after delivery be sent by Vessel’s Master to the nearest DNV laboratory for analysis, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting clearly identifying that the request for analysis comes from the Charterers. Any dispute regarding the quality of the fuels shall be settled by that analysis and by Owners’ failure / technical managers’ analysis, together, the findings of which shall be conclusive evidence as to comply conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specification(s). In case the results of the two analysis are different, then a third analysis by another independent laboratory, chosen by Charterers and Owners mutually, will be arranged and the results of this Sub-clause (athird analysis shall be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specification(s). (b) Provided always 58.9 The Charterers Owners will ensure that an Charterers Owners’ representative witnesses bunker soundings and measurement of bunker quantities before and after delivery whether at the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect manifold, on shore or at the bunker barge tanks as determined by the suppliers and any complaint of an incorrect measurement of the supply quantity of fuels fuel(s) delivered must be made both orally and in accordance with Sub-clause (a)writing at the time of delivery and notified to all parties concerned immediately after delivery and noted in the delivery receipt at the time of delivery, failing which the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 suppliers’ determination of MARPOL Annex VI and with the requirements of any emission control zone; and (ii) the Vessel quantity shall be able final and conclusive and any claim to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers contrary is deemed to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 waived and 18 of MARPOL Annex VIabsolutely barred. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bunkers. (A) 58.1 The Charterers have the option to take over and pay for bunker the Vessel before delivery provided this does not interfere with the discharge operation or delay delivery. 58.2 The Vessel will be redelivered with about the same quantity of bunkers as on board on day delivery excluding any bunkers taken for the Charterers' account before delivery subject to the requirement that there is a sufficient quantity of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners to repurchase the bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel including safety margin to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering portport for a vessel of her size delete already covered in shelltime 58.3 At the time of delivery of the Vessel the Owners shall provide the Charterers with the bunker delivery note(s) of any fuels on board and shall place at the disposal of the Charterers any samples relating to the fuels on board. (B58.4 Throughout the charter period the Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005 (a) Without prejudice to anything else contained and the Owners shall ensure that continuous drip samples are taken at the Vessel's bunker manifolds during the entire bunkering operation and sealed in this Charter Partythe presence of competent representatives of the suppliers, the Charterers (at Charterers' option) and the owners one sample to be retained of each of the fuels supplied on the Vessel and two samples to be retained by the suppliers. 58.5 The samples shall supply fuels of such specifications be securely sealed and grades to permit provided with labels showing the Vessel's name, at all timesidentity of delivery facility, to comply product name, delivery date and place and seal number, authenticated with the maximum sulphur content requirements Vessel's stamp and signed by the suppliers' representative and the Master of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. of his authorised representative. 58.6 The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used fuel samples shall be retained by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling suppliers and the provision Vessel for 60 (sixty) days after the date of bunker delivery notesor for whatever periods necessary in case a claim for any defect in the quality of the fuels is brought to the Charterers' attention prior to the expiry of that 60 (sixty) day period. The Charterers In that respect any claim for any defect in quality of the fuels must be brought to the Charterers' attention immediately and in any event, within 60 days of delivery together with full details of the claim with supporting evidence failing which any such claim shall indemnify, defend be deemed waived and hold harmless shall be time barred regardless of whether the Owners in respect were unaware of any lossthe grounds for a claim until a later date. 58.7 One sample will immediately after delivery be sent by ▇▇▇▇▇▇'s Master to the nearest DNV or similar well recognised laboratory for analysis, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting clearly identifying that the request for analysis comes from the Charterers’ failure to comply with this Sub-clause (a). (b) Provided always that . Any dispute regarding the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect quality of the supply of fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a)shall be settled by that analysis, the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel findings of which shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI and be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the requirements bunker fuel specification(s). DATED 14th February 2022 58.8 The Owners shall ensure that an Owners' representative witnesses bunker soundings and measurement of bunker quantities before and after delivery whether at the manifold, on shore or at the bunker barge tanks as determined by the suppliers and any emission control zone; and (iicomplaint of an incorrect measurement of the quantity of fuel(s) delivered must be made both orally and in writing at the Vessel time of delivery and notified to all parties concerned immediately after delivery and noted in the delivery receipt at the time of delivery, failing which the suppliers' determination of quantity shall be able final and conclusive and any claim to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers contrary is deemed to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 waived and 18 of MARPOL Annex VIabsolutely barred. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bunkers. (A) 58.1 The Charterers have the option to take over bunker the Vessel at their time and pay for expense, unless concurrently with vessel’s operations before delivery provided this does not interfere with the discharge operation or delay delivery. 58.2 The Vessel will be redelivered with about the same quantity of bunkers as on board on day of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless excluding any bunkers taken for the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners account before delivery subject to repurchase the requirement that there is a sufficient quantity of bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering port. (B58.3 At the time of delivery of the Vessel the Owners shall provide the Charterers with the bunker delivery note(s) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005of any fuels on board and shall place at the disposal of the Charterers any samples relating to the fuels on board. (a58.4 Throughout the charter period the Owners will provide 72 and 48 hours approximate and 24 hours definite written notice of any intended bunker delivery also advising any change in excess of 3 hours and the exact location and time at which delivery is required. 58.5 Throughout the charter period the Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) Without prejudice to anything else contained and the Owners shall ensure that continuous drip samples are taken at the Vessel’s bunker manifolds during the entire bunkering operation and sealed in this Charter Partythe presence of competent representatives of the suppliers, the Charterers (at Charterers’ option) and the Owners one sample to be retained of each of the fuels supplied on the Vessel and two samples to be retained by the suppliers. 58.6 The samples shall supply fuels of such specifications be securely sealed and grades to permit provided with labels showing the Vessel’s name, at all timesidentity of delivery facility, to comply product name, delivery date and place and seal number, authenticated with the maximum sulphur content requirements Vessel’s stamp and signed by the suppliers’ representative and the Master of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. or his authorised representative. 58.7 The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used fuel samples shall be retained by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling suppliers and the provision Vessel for 13 months 60 (sixty) days after the date of bunker delivery notesor for whatever periods necessary in case a claim for any defect in the quality of the fuels is brought to the Charterers’ attention prior to the expiry of that 13 months 60 (sixty) day period. The Charterers In that respect any claim for any defect in quality of the fuels must be brought to the Charterers’ attention immediately and, in any event, within 13 months 60 days of delivery together with full details of the claim with supporting evidence failing which any such claim shall indemnify, defend be deemed waived and hold harmless shall be time barred regardless of whether the Owners in respect were unaware of any lossthe grounds for a claim until a later date. 58.8 One sample will immediately after delivery be sent by Vessel’s Master to the nearest DNV laboratory for analysis, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting clearly identifying that the request for analysis comes from the Charterers. Any dispute regarding the quality of the fuels shall be settled by that analysis and by Owners’ failure / technical managers’ analysis, together, the findings of which shall be conclusive evidence as to comply conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specification(s). In case the results of the two analysis are different, then a third analysis by another independent laboratory , chosen by Charterers and Owners mutually , will be arranged and the results of this Sub-clause (athird analysis shall be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specifications(s). (b) Provided always 58.9 The Charterers Owners will ensure that an Charterers Owners’ representative witnesses bunker soundings and measurement of bunker quantities before and after delivery whether at the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect manifold, on shore or at the bunker barge tanks as determined by the suppliers and any complaint of an incorrect measurement of the supply quantity of fuels fuel(s) delivered must be made both orally and in accordance with Sub-clause (a)writing at the time of delivery and notified to all parties concerned immediately after delivery and noted in the delivery receipt at the time of delivery, failing which the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 suppliers’ determination of MARPOL Annex VI and with the requirements of any emission control zone; and (ii) the Vessel quantity shall be able final and conclusive and any claim to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers contrary is deemed to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 waived and 18 of MARPOL Annex VIabsolutely barred. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bunkers. (A) 58.1 The Charterers have the option to take over and pay for bunker the Vessel before delivery provided this does not interfere with the discharge operation or delay delivery. 58.2 The Vessel will be redelivered with about the same quantity of bunkers as on board on day delivery excluding any bunkers taken for the Charterers' account before delivery subject to the requirement that there is a sufficient quantity of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners to repurchase the bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel including safety margin to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering portport for a vessel of her size delete already covered in shelltime 58.3 At the time of delivery of the Vessel the Owners shall provide the Charterers with the bunker delivery note(s) of any fuels on board and shall place at the disposal of the Charterers any samples relating to the fuels on board. (B58.4 Throughout the charter period the Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005 (a) Without prejudice to anything else contained and the Owners shall ensure that continuous drip samples are taken at the Vessel's bunker manifolds during the entire bunkering operation and sealed in this Charter Partythe presence of competent representatives of the suppliers, the Charterers (at Charterers’ option) and the Owners one sample to be retained of each of the fuels supplied on the Vessel and two samples to be retained by the suppliers. 58.5 The samples shall supply fuels of such specifications be securely sealed and grades to permit provided with labels showing the Vessel's name, at all timesidentity of delivery facility, to comply product name, delivery date and place and seal number, authenticated with the maximum sulphur content requirements Vessel's stamp and signed by the suppliers’ representative and the Master of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. or his authorised representative. 58.6 The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used fuel samples shall be retained by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling suppliers and the provision Vessel for 60 (sixty) days after the date of bunker delivery notesor for whatever periods necessary in case a claim for any defect in the quality of the fuels is brought to the Charterers' attention prior to the expiry of that 60 (sixty) day period. The Charterers In that respect any claim for any defect in quality of the fuels must be brought to the Charterers' attention immediately and, in any event, within 60 days of delivery together with full details of the claim with supporting evidence failing which any such claim shall indemnify, defend be deemed waived and hold harmless shall be time barred regardless of whether the Owners in respect were unaware of any lossthe grounds for a claim until a later date. 58.7 One sample will immediately after delivery be sent by ▇▇▇▇▇▇’s Master to the nearest DNV or similar well recognised laboratory for analysis, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting clearly identifying that the request for analysis comes from the Charterers’ failure to comply with this Sub-clause (a). (b) Provided always that . Any dispute regarding the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect quality of the supply of fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a)shall be settled by that analysis, the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel findings of which shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI and be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the requirements bunker fuel specification(s). DATED 14th February 2022 58.8 The Owners will ensure that an Owners' representative witnesses bunker soundings and measurement of bunker quantities before and after delivery whether at the manifold, on shore or at the bunker barge tanks as determined by the suppliers and any emission control zone; and (iicomplaint of an incorrect measurement of the quantity of fuel(s) delivered must be made both orally and in writing at the Vessel time of delivery and notified to all parties concerned immediately after delivery and noted in the delivery receipt at the time of delivery, failing which the suppliers' determination of quantity shall be able final and conclusive and any claim to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers contrary is deemed to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 waived and 18 of MARPOL Annex VIabsolutely barred. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Bunkers. (A) 58.1 The Charterers have the option to take over bunker the Vessel at their time and pay for expense, unless concurrently with vessel’s operations before delivery provided this does not interfere with the discharge operation or delay delivery. 58.2 The Vessel will be redelivered with about the same quantity of bunkers as on board on day of delivery at last price paid by owners, unless excluding any bunkers taken for the bunkers are already Charterers’ property. On redelivery Owners account before delivery subject to repurchase the requirement that there is a sufficient quantity of bunkers on board at last paid prices paid by Charterers. Vessel to be delivered/redelivered with sufficient bunkers to safely reach the nearest main bunkering port. (B58.3 At the time of delivery of the Vessel the Owners shall provide the Charterers with the bunker delivery note(s) Bunker Fuel Sulphur Content Clause for Time Charter Parties 2005of any fuels on board and shall place at the disposal of the Charterers any samples relating to the fuels on board. (a58.4 Throughout the charter period the Owners will provide 72 and 48 hours approximate and 24 hours definite written notice of any intended bunker delivery also advising any change in excess of 3 hours and the exact location and time at which delivery is required. 58.5 Throughout the charter period the Charterers shall ensure that bunker delivery notes are presented to the Vessel on the delivery of fuel(s) Without prejudice to anything else contained and the Owners shall ensure that continuous drip samples are taken at the Vessel’s bunker manifolds during the entire bunkering operation and sealed in this Charter Partythe presence of competent representatives of the suppliers, the Charterers (at Charterers’ option) and the Owners one sample to be retained of each of the fuels supplied on the Vessel and two samples to be retained by the suppliers. 58.6 The samples shall supply fuels of such specifications be securely sealed and grades to permit provided with labels showing the Vessel’s name, at all timesidentity of delivery facility, to comply product name, delivery date and place and seal number, authenticated with the maximum sulphur content requirements Vessel’s stamp and signed by the suppliers’ representative and the Master of any emission control zone when the Vessel is ordered to trade within that zone. or his authorised representative. 58.7 The Charterers also warrant that any bunker suppliers, bunker craft operators and bunker surveyors used fuel samples shall be retained by the Charterers to supply such fuels shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 of MARPOL Annex VI, including the Guidelines in respect of sampling suppliers and the provision Vessel for 13 months 60 (sixty) days after the date of bunker delivery notesor for whatever periods necessary in case a claim for any defect in the quality of the fuels is brought to the Charterers’ attention prior to the expiry of that 13 months 60 (sixty) day period. The Charterers In that respect any claim for any defect in quality of the fuels must be brought to the Charterers’ attention immediately and, in any event, within 13 months 60 days of delivery together with full details of the claim with supporting evidence failing which any such claim shall indemnify, defend be deemed waived and hold harmless shall be time barred regardless of whether the Owners in respect were unaware of any lossthe grounds for a claim until a later date. 58.8 One sample will immediately after delivery be sent by Vessel’s Master to the nearest DNV laboratory for analysis, liability, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting clearly identifying that the request for analysis comes from the Charterers. Any dispute regarding the quality of the fuels shall be settled by that analysis and by Owners’ failure / technical managers’ analysis, together, the findings of which shall be conclusive evidence as to comply conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specification(s). In case the results of the two analysis are different, then a third analysis by another independent laboratory chosen by Charterers and Owners mutually, will be arranged and the results of this Sub-clause (athird analysis shall be conclusive evidence as to conformity or otherwise with the bunker fuel specification(s). (b) Provided always 58.9 The Charterers Owners will ensure that an Charterers Owners’ representative witnesses bunker soundings and measurement of bunker quantities before and after delivery whether at the Charterers have fulfilled their obligations in respect manifold, on shore or at the bunker barge tanks as determined by the suppliers and any complaint of an incorrect measurement of the supply quantity of fuels fuel(s) delivered must be made both orally and in accordance with Sub-clause (a)writing at the time of delivery and notified to all parties concerned immediately after delivery and noted in the delivery receipt at the time of delivery, failing which the Owners warrant that: (i) the Vessel shall comply with Regulations 14 and 18 suppliers’ determination of MARPOL Annex VI and with the requirements of any emission control zone; and (ii) the Vessel quantity shall be able final and conclusive and any claim to consume fuels of the required sulphur content when ordered by the Charterers contrary is deemed to trade within any such zone. Subject to having supplied the Vessel with fuels in accordance with Sub-clause (a), the Charterers shall not otherwise be liable for any loss, delay, fines, costs or expenses arising or resulting from the Vessel’s failure to comply with Regulations 14 waived and 18 of MARPOL Annex VIabsolutely barred. (c) For the purpose of this Clause, “emission control zone” shall mean zones as stipulated in MARPOL Annex VI and/or zones regulated by regional and/or national authorities such as, but not limited to, the EU and the US Environmental Protection Agency.