REMPEC, the IMO-administered marine pollution emergency response centre in the Mediterranean, has concluded a study to evaluate the costs and benefits of implementing a SECA in the Mediterranean region. It found that additional costs will be needed, but health and environmental benefits would be significant.
From 1 January 2020, IMO will require the reduction of the sulphur content allowed in ships’ fuel-oil, globally, to just 0.5%. This will result in important health benefits.
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https://safety4sea.com/rempec-a-mediterranean-seca-would-bring-health-and-environmental-benefits/