An advanced Training on Directive (EU) 2016/802 relating to a reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels was delivered on live broadcast mode by EMSA to 23 participants from 14 EU Member States. The training which was based on the latest revision of EMSA Sulphur Inspection Guidance, aimed at officials from the Competent Authorities within the Member States already authorised or who may be authorised to verify compliance with the provision of Directive (EU) 2016/802 (“Sulphur Directive”) as defined in Article 2 of the Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2015/253. It did provide an overview of the inspection process, including requirements from latest regulatory update, verification of documentation on board, on-board spot sampling, ships equipped with alternative means, inspections outcome and follow up reporting.