‘Domestic shipping will start complying as soon as the low sulphur fuel is available,’ official tells Platts.
However, there are some steps that shipowners and charterers can take to prepare, says FD&D Deputy Director.
BIMCO Bulletin speaks with BW Group and Load Line Marine representatives about IMO 2020 preparations.
ISO/PAS 23263 shall be used in conjunction with ISO 8217:2017 covering marine fuel oils delivered to market.
WSC, BIMCO, CLIA, and IPTA issue statement calling on IMO member states to fully implement IMO 2020.
‘To ensure shipment reliability, ANSAC has no choice but to adopt this fuel surcharge program,’ says President.
BAF tariff effective 1 January 2020 will be based on 0.1% sulphur gasoil price with fixed deduction of $50 pmt.
Shipping firms commit to IMO 2020 maritime sulphur regulations and support enforcement of the upcoming rule.
Associations BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO met in London on Monday to discuss IMO 2020.
New domestic marine fuel specification largely reflects ISO 8217:2005 – with exception of sulphur content.