The maritime industry’s transition to the sulphur regulation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO) which came into force on 1 January 2020 has not been without problems. Since fuel oil properties are fluctuating, it is expected that quality and safety problems will continue to be a challenge for the global shipping industry.
The global maritime transport industry* has submitted a proposal to form the world’s first collaborative shipping R&D programme to help eliminate CO2 emissions from...