限硫令及其影响力

The sulfur cap and its impact on the industry

2020年1月1日是船东们遵从IMO Marpol Annex VI修改案的一系列新挑战的最后期限。这些挑战包括是否符合低硫燃料要求、技术改进、对未来规定的前瞻、甚至是中断航运操作。我们可以肯定的是,IMO传递了一个清晰的信号：2020的最后期限不容协商.当然,IMO没有义务确保可以获得符合规定的燃油,但是IMO相信成员国会为确保供应到位而采取行动,而且在全球范围内持续违规将被罚款.

The implementation of the 2020 global sulfur cap presents numerous compliance options for owners of newbuildings and existing tonnage. The January 1 2020 deadline for compliance with the revision of IMO Marpol Annex VI presents multiple challenges for shipowners. These include availability of compliant low-sulfur fuel, technology retrofit issues, future-proofing against further regulation and even disruption to shipping operations. What we can be sure of is that the IMO has sent a clear signal: the 2020 deadline is not negotiable. Of course, it does not have the responsibility of ensuring the required grade of fuel is available, but it is confident member states will act to ensure that supplies are in place and that penalties are levied for non-compliance in a consistent manner across the globe. Some industry organisations have gone further, calling for the banning of high sulfur fuel oil(HSFO) with exemptions only for ships that are fitted with scrubbers. For compliance-minded shipowners the 2020 sulfur cap is a fact of life, not a matter of debate. The industry's response will be critical to defining the future of cleaner shipping and ultimately moving it towards the next environmental challenge.