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ClassNK Releases Updated Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems
Nippon Kaiji Kyokai (ClassNK) today announced that, prompted by tightening sulfur emissions regulations in emission control areas (ECAs) and stricter global standards set for 2020, it has released the second version of its Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems.
"With growing interest in Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems installation stemming from stricter global sulfur limits, ClassNK is releasing the second version of its 'Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems'," explained ClassNK.
"In addition to interpretations of the updated IMO guidelines, the second version of the Guidelines incorporates standards for installation of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems based on findings of joint research projects which included trial testing of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems on actual ships and design trials."
ClassNK notes that the Guidelines also include requirements for obtaining class notations signifying that a ship fulfills requirements for the installation and ready of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems.
The updated version of "Guidelines for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems" is available free of charge for those who have registered for the ClassNK “My Page” service.
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