As the 2020 sulphur cap came into force on the 1st of January 2020, the shipping industry is still challenged by the de-bunkering methods of heavy sulphur fuel oil, with the pressure of flag states which will begin detecting for non-compliant fuel oils.
The Standard Club analyzed the procedure of de-bunkering HSFO, reminding that although the ban of carrying HSFO will come into force in March 1st, the ban on burning HSFO became effective 1 January.
It is highlighted that the shipping industry...
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