Number of ships with exhaust gas cleaning systems installed or on order at 983 as of 31 May 2018.
Whether Scrubbers or LNG, stakeholders still need to face facts affecting seafarer and vessel safety.
Two main options emerging as the possible way ahead, reports association’s IMO representative.
Consults Don Gregory and Mark West of the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Association for answers.
Issue relates to the marine fuel quality standard covering 0.50% sulphur limit fuel blends.
‘Although there is still much work to be done, last week’s IMO discussions were positive,’ it says.
‘Much work remains on IMO’s implementation guidelines for 2020 sulphur limit,’ it says.
Addresses ‘several assertions’ ISO 8217:2017 does not encompass 0.50% sulphur marine fuel oils.
North P&I writes about the various compliance options available to shipowners for IMO 2020.
Fuel stability, incompatibility, lower flashpoints, cat fines and extended ignition delays, highlighted.
