Unintended consequences
Less than a month into 2020, VLSFO came under attack by environmental groups. In this feature articl… Read more…
How to avoid IMO 2020 fuel problems
The implementation of the 0.50% sulphur limit has gone smoother than many had anticipated, but stake… Read more…
5-year anniversary for methanol-fuelled ferry as IMO guidelines are ready for approval
Stena Germanica, the first ship in the world to run on methanol as a marine fuel, has recorded five … Read more…
Mauritius becomes MARPOL Annex VI signatory
Mauritius has become the latest IMO member state to sign up to MARPOL Annex VI. The Indian Ocean isl… Read more…
‘Pragmatic approach’ by port State inspection authorities during COVID-19 pandemic
Port State control (PSC) regimes have advised that inspection practices have been adjusted in respon… Read more…
IMO page for COVID-19 advice
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set up a public page containing a whole host of ad… Read more…
IBIA statement on EGCS discussion at IMO’s PPR meeting: avoid confirmation bias
IBIA made a statement during the February session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Preventi… Read more…
Call for IMO database on local and regional EGCS discharge water restrictions
As the IMO is working on a harmonised approach to the sensitive subject of restricting discharge wat… Read more…
Revision of EGCS guidelines completed
Revised IMO guidelines for the approval and certification of exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubb… Read more…
IMO meeting sets out workplan to harmonise approach to EGCS discharges
A scope has been drafted for factors to consider when assessing the discharges from exhaust gas clea… Read more…