Regulation

ODME bypass criminal prosecutions: cause for concern or more of the same?

While speaking at the last SAFETY4SEA Conference, Mr. George A. Gaitas, Managing Partner, Gaitas, Kennedy & Chalos, P.C discussed about what traders in the United States may encounter with respect to the ODME bypass criminal prosecutions. Mr. Gaitas predicts that it is likely to be a significant change in the enforcement of MARPOL Annex I regulations in US and talked about related challenges.

My  prediction is that , there is likely to be a significant change in the enforcement of MARPOL Annex I...

https://safety4sea.com/cm-odme-bypass-criminal-prosecutions-cause-for-concern-or-more-of-the-same/

US wants a phase-in implementation of 2020 sulphur cap

The US government is trying to delay the implementation date of the upcoming sulphur cap regulation, which mandates that ships should run on environmentally cleaner fuels. President Trump is worried that this regulation will increase the costs of fuels for consumers and businesses.

According to Wall Street Journal, the US administration fears that the 2020 sulphur cap will drive costs over $100 a barrel.

US is not planning to withdraw from the agreement, however it noted that a phasing...

https://safety4sea.com/us-wants-a-phase-in-implementation-of-2020-sulphur-cap/

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