Ensuring 2020 compliance on sulphur content in marine fuel is a huge test of the IMO’s will to enforce environmental regulations and will set a precedent for what is to come in cutting carbon emissions.
Moves by some countries that suggest they might not fully enforce the global reduction of sulphur levels in marine fuels from 3.5% to 0.5% have alarmed many people in the industry who want to ensure a level competitive playing field.
