‘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.
Company ‘uniquely positioned’ to take advantage of emerging opportunities 2020 brings, it says.
0.5% sulphur marine fuel regulation may be extended to all vessels from 1 January 2019 onwards.
The safety challenges connected with implementation ‘numerous, but not insurmountable’.
Exemptions to affect North American vessels with engines lesser than 32,000 horsepower.
Government organisations held discussions on Tuesday to improve air quality improvement at ports.
