The 73rd session of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee has dealt with a huge amount of work this week. Below is a brief summary of points of particular relevance to IBIA’s members. We aim to report in more detail later, and at our Annual…
MEPC 73: Summary of key outcomes Read More »
In 1997, the International Maritime Organisation (“IMO”) adopted Annex VI to the International Convention for Prevention of Pollution from Ships (“MARPOL Convention”) in order to tackle the air pollution caused by shipping. On 1 July 2010, a revised An…
The 2020 Global Sulphur cap Read More »
Leading Greek shipping industry stakeholders joined ABS for a workshop on drafting 2020 sulfur limit Ship Implementation Plans (SIP). Intended to help shipping companies and crew ready their vessels for compliance with the required sulfur content limit…
ABS Aids Greek Ship Operators in Meeting 2020 Global Sulfur Limit Challenges Read More »
There are four possible methods of compliance: 1.use VLSFO (very low Sulphur oil) or blends; 2,use distillates or MGO; 3,use LNG or other alternative fuels; or 4,install EGCS (exhaust gas cleaning systems) and continue using HSFO. Prior to selection of…
IMO 2020 – Exploring the option of SOx scrubbers Read More »
The right fuel As of 1 January 2020, all ships are required to burn fuel with a sulphur content of no more than 0.5% (Regulation 14.1.3, MARPOL Annex VI) unless fitted with an exhaust gas emissions cleaner (scrubber) capable of reducing sulphur emissio…
What does the “IMO 2020” regulation really say? A quick guide Read More »