Number of ports and regions have already stated they will not allow scrubber washwater discharge.
Ban of wash water discharge from open-loop scrubbers to take effect from 1 January 2020.
Advises on steps shipowners and operators to take for compliance of the new rule effective Jan 2019.
Chief Financial Officer Shivakumar explains why scrubber installation favour bigger ships.
Vessels entering Taiwanese ports to use 0.5% sulphur limit marine fuel from 1st January 2019.
Country will offer provide special privileges for refineries to encourage low-sulphur fuel production.
Issues Work Instructions to certify ‘qualifying engines’ for earlier vessels, writes legal firm Blank Rome.
Compliance deadline coming fast, but shipping industry is still quite indecisive on which measures to take.
Scrubbers to be installed during routine dry dockings, majority scheduled for 2019 or early 2020.
The latest development means company is targeting to complete 34 scrubber installations by 2020.
