Working on developing some ‘very detailed’ guidelines to support consistent implementation.
Submits group proposal to IMO’s Intersessional Meeting on sulphur implementation on July 9-13.
Peter Zachariassen explains why monitoring and enforcement should be left to the flag states.
Plans to fit majority of fleet with scrubbers as ‘cost-efficient way’ to meet 2020 sulphur regulations.
Offers pragmatic approach focusing on ‘willful non-compliance’ of sulphur regulations.
BIMCO argues for clear regulations for when and where the samples for fuel in use are taken.
Chris Hudson of Freight Investor Services outlines the looming regulatory changes, how they will be implemented and the solutions the shipping sector could adopt.
Updates on fuel supply chain, IMO, progress of ISO 8217 and 0.50% VLSFO quality concerns.
Guidance comes ahead of the International Maritime Organization’s 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap.
Advises on a uniform approach to fuel oil testing and reporting protocol to verify sulphur limits.
