And now to get ready!
How apt that January is named after the Roman God of gateways, of beginnings and endings and of transition. As 2016 draws to a close, this is one year where we can surely look back at a momentous decision for shipping and look ahead to what must happen next.
In October IMO made the only correct and sensible decision. No delays – from 2020 the global limit on marine fuel sulphur outside of ECA’s will be 0.50%. Ships will still be able to use higher sulphur fuel with an approved exhaust gas cleaning system, provided that the reduction in SOx emissions is at least as effective as the new sulphur cap.
The Organization is to be applauded. It is not only for EGCSA members that this brings certainty, but also the whole marine industry and its supplier base. It is a definite decision, beneficial to human health and the environment, that opens the door for businesses to take action.
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