MARPOL Annex VI

Sulphur Cap Preparations and Implementation Hastens As 2020 Nears, Says IMO

According to a Dry Cargo International report, “IMO 2020” requirements for ships to cut sulphur oxide emissions enter into effect in just over one month’s time and this will significantly reduce air pollution from ships with positive benefits for human health and the environment.

Preparation for the Sulphur Limit

The new requirement means that the global limit for sulphur in fuel oil used on board ships will be reduced to 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). Within designated emission control areas (ECAs),...

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US Criminal Sanction Looms for MARPOL Annex VI Regulations Violators!

A recently published Safety4Sea article talks about the predictions by Mr. George A. Gaitas, regarding what owners should expect in the US in the enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI regulations after Jan 1st of 2020.

Here’s an excerpt from it.

Will Criminal Sanctions be Enforced?

Mr. George A. Gaitas, Attorney and Partner, Gaitas & Chalos, P.C, shares his predictions regarding what owners should expect in the US in the enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI regulations after Jan 1st of 2020 and, specifically,...

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Take Warning: US enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI regulations after 2020

Mr. George A. Gaitas, Attorney and Partner, Gaitas & Chalos, P.C, shares his predictions regarding what owners should expect in the US in the enforcement of MARPOL Annex VI regulations after Jan 1st of 2020 and, specifically, whether the US will widely implement criminal sanctions as it has done with enforcement of Annex I.

January 1, 2020 looms large for the shipping community. On the one side there is a view of what is coming as a modern-day apocalyptic vision of Hell for shipping; an ominous...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-take-warning-us-enforcement-of-marpol-annex-vi-regulations-after-2020/

New Zealand-flagged vessels calling foreign ports to comply with MARPOL Annex VI

Maritime New Zealand informs that from January 1, 2020, New Zealand flagged vessels that will visit foreign ports of states in line with MARPOL Annex VI – Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships will have to be compliant with two new requirements.

Specifically, the new requirements are focusing on fuel use onboard the vessel and emissions; In essence, vessels should comply with:

  1. Stricter limits for sulphur in fuel oil used on board.
  2. Ships over 5000 GT must be able to provide appropriate evidence...

https://safety4sea.com/new-zealand-flagged-vessels-calling-foreign-ports-to-comply-with-marpol-annex-vi/

How to ensure effective implementation of MARPOL Annex VI

MARPOL Annex VI sets the reduction of the global sulphur limit from the current 3.5% to 0.5% which will come into effect from January 1, 2020; Following, local bunker suppliers can follow specific steps, ‘best practices’, to ensure effective implementation and enforcement of statutory requirements of the MARPOL Annex VI.

The best practices (MEPC.1/Circ.884) have to be in line with each national government and also observe the provisions of regulation 18 as per Goal 1, strive to ensure existing...

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Grace Period After IMO 2020 Implementation?

Talks regarding a period of “permitted noncompliance” following the 1 January 2020 implementation is getting stronger, reports The LoadStar.

Need a grace period?

The growing safety concerns around the IMO’s 0.5% sulphur cap on marine fuels, has led to talk of a period of “permitted noncompliance” following the 1 January implementation.

Increased rates and availability issues

Indonesia announced that it will continue to allow its flag-state vessels to burn 3.5% sulphur content fuel within its...

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‘Not Enforcing IMO 2020’ Takes Over Countries While Loopholes Stares

The flaws and the problem areas in the IMO 2020 sulphur regulation is becoming clearer as we are fast approaching the deadline and smaller but significant countries have found ways to disown. A Sea News report chronicles this at a time when Reuters have reported that Indonesia will not enforce IMO low-sulphur fuel rules for its domestic fleet.

Here’s an excerpt from that article. 

The Indonesian Stand 

Indonesia will not enforce new global rules mandating low-sulphur marine fuels on its domestic...

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Disintegrated Actions Against Scrubber a Concern, IMO

Frederick Kenny, Director of Legal and External Affairs at the IMO, voiced concern over the prospect of fragmented scrubber regulations, reports Ship & Bunker.

Local and regional actions 

“The IMO secretariat’s view is that global regulations implemented consistently and enforced uniformly are the best way to go,” he told BIMCO.

“When you see local and regional action being taken, it can be a cause for concern if it is inconsistent with IMO regulations. We need a level playing field, and that is...

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[Answer] How To Clean Your Tank According To MARPOL Annex VI?

As we gather momentum towards the IMO 2020 deadlines, several issues need to be fully understood by the shipping community. One such issue is proper cleaning of engine tanks as per the guidelines prescribed by MARPOL Annex VI. Without a proper cleaning system in place, our tanks are at risk from fuel residue damages. Keeping that in mind, an article published in Skuld has highlighted a useful tank cleaning guidelines.

Here’s an excerpt from that article.

Why is it necessary?

Now, before we start...

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