Compatibility concerns and fuel availability will overshadow progress made in IMO 2020 meeting.
For the purpose of facilitating smooth and consistent implementation of the global 2020 sulphur cap.
0.5% sulphur limit for ships in China’s coastal waters, and updated NOx regulations for imported vessels.
Chinese Ministry of Transport introduces new Coastal ECA, adds Hainan Coastal ECA and two inland ECAs.
Discusses latest IMO 2020 preparations from regulatory, fuel availability, ISO and technical groups.
Predicts initial 2020 marine fuel demand to consist of 80 million mt for MGO, and 60 million mt for 0.5% sulphur bunker blends.
Contracts expected to launch on February 4, 2019 subject to completion of relevant regulatory processes.
The release of sulphate from open-loop scrubbers are not harmful to the sea, firm explains.
Expects issues become more acute after implementation of 2020 global sulphur cap in marine fuels.
Detailed 79-page CCS Technical Notice includes list of documents, attachments and download links.
