27FEB2019 - NEWS - ICS Warns FONAR not a loophole to use high sulphur fuels post 2020

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) is warning shipowners that this decision by an IMO Sub Committee last week should not in any way be regarded as a ‘free pass’ either to use or carry non-complaint fuel.

“FONARs remain a tool of last resort and are not something that a ship will be able to use routinely” said ICS Deputy Secretary General Simon Bennett. “The circumstances in which a FONAR can be used are very limited and conditions attached to their use will be strict. Shipowners still need to remain focused on doing everything possible to ensure full compliance in 2020.”

FONAR is Fuel Oil Non Availability Report.

Earlier www.Livebunkers.com had reported Ships will be allowed to burn high-sulphur fuel oil after 1 January 2020.

Published by Editor - www.Livebunkers.com at 27-Feb-2019 04:25:34 [UTC] , contact editor at editor@livebunkers.com