Low-sulphur fuel – carriage ban enters into force

Enforcement of IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap Regulation

Implementation and Impact of IMO 2020

Consistent implementation of the IMO 2020 regulation, which limits sulphur in ships' fuel oil, was enhanced from 1 March 2020, with the entry into force of a rule to ban the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil. The IMO 2020 regulation limits sulphur in ships’ fuel oil to a maximum of 0.50%. The regulation has been in force globally since 1 January 2020, under IMO’s MARPOL treaty. It brings benefits for the environment and human health from a reduction in sulphur oxides in the air. The complementary MARPOL amendment prohibits the carriage of non-compliant fuel oil for combustion purposes for propulsion or operation on board a ship - unless the ship has an approved exhaust gas cleaning system (“scrubber”) fitted. The amendment is an additional measure to support consistent implementation and compliance and provides a means for effective enforcement, particularly by port State control.
Source: IMO News

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