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A pragmatic approach to Sulfur Cap 2020

Albion Marine is busy assisting Shipowners to prepare for a coming Sulfur Cap 2020 legislation.

Compliance is a major concern.

Source MAREX 2018-06-18 16:08:03

On Monday, the shipping industry's major trade associations issued a statement calling on IMO to finalize details of the 2020 sulfur cap rollout, and they suggested that port states should take a pragmatic approach to enforcement.

The associations - including BIMCO, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC - asked IMO member states to consider suggestions on:

  • a "practical and pragmatic approach" from IMO member states when verifying compliance with the 0.50 percent global sulfur cap;
  • safety implications associated with 2020 fuels and their respective challenges;
  • a draft standard for reporting on fuel oil non-availability;
  • proposals for amendments to MARPOL Annex VI to require sampling points for fuel oil; and
  • verification issues, control mechanism and actions. 

https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/ics-calls-for-realistic-approach-to-sulfur-cap-rollout#gs.KfbtUbQ