IBIA reiterated that states that are parties to MARPOL Annex VI are supposed to inform the IMO of the availability of compliant fuel oils in their ports. Following a proposal by Liberia at MEPC 73, there is an established mechanism to do so and now it is hoped this can be used to help shipping companies prepare for 2020 with detailed information about where and when compliant fuels will be available.
Liberia proposed to IMO’s MEPC 73 last week to “issue a resolution urging States to report the...
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