Press briefings - 2020
IMO 2020 sulphur limit implementation - carriage ban enters into force
MARPOL amendment prohibits carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation on board a ship - unless the ship has an approved exhaust gas cleaning system ("scrubber") fitted.
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New IMO department will tackle key global issues through innovative partnerships
Partnerships and Projects department will focus on key global issues for international shipping, including decarbonization, marine plastic litter and biofouling.
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IMO Secretary-General assesses progress on sulphur limit implementation
Information from various sources has indicated a relatively smooth transition to the 0.50% sulphur limit. Prices for compliant fuels - very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil (MGO) rose quickly initially but now appear to be stabilizing.
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