08JAN2019 - NEWS - Bunker delivery note amendments enters into force on 01 January 2019

Amendments to the bunker delivery note relating to the supply of marine fuel oil to ships which have fitted alternative mechanisms to address sulphur emission requirements entered into force on 1 January 2019. According to International Maritime Organization (IMO), the amendment enters into force as the shipping industry counts down to 1 January 2020, when the limit for sulphur in fuel oil will be reduced to 0.50% m/m outside emission control areas (ECAs), from 3.5% currently. In ECAS, the limit will remain at 0.10% m/m.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 08-Jan-2019 09:45:40 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com