IMO to Discuss "Smooth and Effective" 0.50% Sulfur Cap Implementation

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Tuesday January 17, 2017

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) Monday announced that it is working to support a "smooth and effective" 2020 implementation of a global 0.50 percent sulfur cap on marine fuels through the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR), which is holding its fourth session from January 16 to 20.

"The Sub-Committee will consider what additional measures may be needed to promote consistent implementation and will report with a justification and scope for further work to the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 71), which meets in July," explained IMO.

The PPR session agenda will also see the committee discuss the revision of guidelines on marine diesel engines fitted with selective catalytic reduction (SCR) systems to reduce NOx emissions, black carbon, and requirements for high-viscosity and persistent floating substances.

Further, the committee is also expected to complete the manual entitled "Ballast Water Management – How to do it," as well as finalise draft updates to the set of model training courses for oil pollution prevention, response, and cooperation.

Last year, PPR agreed to draft amendments of the MARPOL Annex VI bunker delivery note (BDN), which relates to the supply of fuel to vessels fitted with alternative mechanisms to address sulfur emissions requirements, such as scrubbers.

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