Key issue on talks should be revolving around ‘human health and the environment’, says Director.
BIMCO shares advice from an interview with a Lloyd’s Register specialist on IMO 2020 transitions.
‘We have selected to compete on the basis of vessels’ fuel consumption for the remaining part of our fleet.’
Container shipping industry to likely face a ‘gloomy outlook’ if consumer behaviour unchanged, says BIMCO.
‘This proposal is an attempt by the European Commission to push forward restrictions on scrubbers,’ it says.
‘In response to demand from our customers for Marine Fuel 0.5% specific derivative contracts,’ says spokesman.
Plans for ban to be adopted in 2021 and phased in by 2023, says Lead Advisor to the Clean Arctic Alliance.
‘2019 will be crucial for the implementation of the reduced upper limit of the sulphur content in ships’ fuel-oil.’
Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR) meets this week from 18 to 22 February.
Offers preview of Pollution Prevention and Response (6th Session) taking place from 18 to 22 February.
