Two of the most discussed issues in the international maritime industry in recent years have been the implementation of Ballast Water Management Convention and the approaching 2020 Sulfur Cap.
News ID: 78697 Publish Date : 2018/03/04
INSTALLING scrubbers to comply with the global sulphur cap of 0.5% for bunker fuel from 2020 can be a strong option for some dry bulk owners, particularly those operating smaller vessels like handysize and supramax, a senior executive from Japan’s Mitsui OSK Lines said.
News ID: 75248 Publish Date : 2017/07/28
Bunker prices could jump by more than $200 a tonne “overnight” when the new IMO 0.5% sulphur cap comes into force in 2020.
News ID: 70028 Publish Date : 2016/11/05
The IMO tweeted that the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 70) had agreed the 0.5% cap on sulphur emissions from ships would come into force in 2020, rather than the potential later date of 2025. IMO said it would provide more details later.
News ID: 69909 Publish Date : 2016/11/06