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2020 Sulfur Cap on Bunkers is Not Enough, NGO Suggests
As the shipping industry grapples with preparations for the coming global 0.50 percent cap on sulfur on marine fuel set to come into force in 2020, Pete Christian, a spokesman for environmental NGO Friends of the Earth, suggests that the tightening regulations and use of low sulfur fuel will still not be enough of a step toward for reducing shipping emissions.
The comments came as Christian voiced concerns over the potential environmental impacts of increased cruise traffic around the Isle of Man.
"Cruise ships burn dirty fuel. From 2020 sulfur content must reduce to 0.5 percent, still many times more than Euro 6 standards for cars. Low sulfur fuel still emits huge amounts of nitrogen dioxide, particulates and greenhouse gases," said Christian.
"Whilst land transport is reducing emissions, the cruise industry, building bigger craft, is going the opposite way. With huge disparity between cruise lines over sewage treatment, water quality, air pollution and environmental policy transparency, no one could identify acceptable, sustainable cruise ships."
As Ship & Bunker reported last month, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has ruled out any delay or phased transition of the lower 0.50 percent global sulfur cap on bunkers.
Key Bunker Prices More
| VLSFO | MGO | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $/mt | +/- | $/mt | +/- | |
| Singapore | 621.00 | 7.00 | 730.50 | 6.00 |
| Rotterdam | 566.50 | 2.50 | 734.00 | 3.50 |
| Houston | 589.50 | 1.50 | 762.50 | 8.00 |
| Fujairah | 621.00 | 5.50 | 871.50 | 15.00 |
| Global 20 Ports Average | 639.00 | 5.00 | 821.50 | 4.00 |
| Global 4 Ports Average | 599.50 | 4.00 | 774.50 | 6.50 |
| Global Average Bunker Price | 696.50 | 3.50 | 880.50 | 3.00 |
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