As adopted during the MEPC 73 vide their Resolution MEPC.305(73), amendments to MARPOL VI, regarding the prohibition on the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation on board a ship with effect from 01 March 2020.
Ships With EGCS Have Smaller Impact On Water Quality In Ports
Ships that use EGCSs to comply with the IMO sulphur regulations have a small impact on the water quality in ports, when compared to future EU standards for priority substances in water.
EGCSA Concerning Ban On Open Loop Marine Scrubber Discharge By Singapore MPA
The IMO legislated to introduce a 0.5 % sulphur cap for all shipping vessels from 2020 with the aim of protecting human health and the marine environment from noxious sulphur dioxide emissions.