Burning High Sulfur Fuel in Singapore Gets You 2 Year in Jail

Capt. John

Singapore has a message for shipping companies considering cheating on rules starting next year to combat pollution to save a few dollars on their fuel bills.

According to the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, captains and owners of vessels that burn overly sulfurous fuel in the Asian country’s territorial waters could face as long as two years in prison from the start of 2020, reports Bloomberg.

Strong disincentives

If enforced, such a penalty would probably be among the strongest...

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