From 1st October 2018 vessels are to use 0.5% sulphur fuel before entering Yangtze River Delta ECA, different from current practise.
0.5% sulphur marine fuel regulation may be extended to all vessels from 1 January 2019 onwards.
Exemptions to affect North American vessels with engines lesser than 32,000 horsepower.
Government organisations held discussions on Tuesday to improve air quality improvement at ports.
Berthed vessels are required to consume bunker fuel with sulphur content of below 0.50% from January 1, 2018 at ports within three regions.
