The introduction of the 0.5% global sulphur cap is drawing near, and both organisations have expressed concerns about the availability of compliant fuel and whether implementation will take place in 2020 or 2025. In particular there are doubts as to whether this cap can be effectively enforced.<\/p>\n
Anna Larsson, chair of the Trident Alliance, an initiative dedicated to promoting robust enforcement of sulphur regulations, said: \u201cThe 0.1% sulphur limit in Emission Control Areas has now been in place for over a year, and still significant gaps in enforcement remain.<\/p>\n
\u201cHowever, the enforcement challenges of the ECA zones pale in comparison to what authorities will face at the implementation of the global sulphur cap. Given how critical it is for both environment and business, this challenge cannot be shied away from no matter how difficult it may be to resolve,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
Robin Meech, chairman of IBIA, the voice of marine fuel users and suppliers, echoed Ms Larsson\u2019s concerns: \u201cAt the moment, it is proposed that the flag states will be responsible for enforcing the global cap. We foresee problems with this approach and believe that there needs to be more clarity about the legal framework and the areas of jurisdiction.<\/p>\n
\u201cIBIA will be working with the Trident Alliance to highlight our points of concern with the regulatory authorities and to find a realistic and enforceable solution for both industry and the environment,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
The two organisations intend to promote full compliance across the industry, which would lead to a cleaner environment and would also ensure that compliant ship operators are not placed at a significant disadvantage to less scrupulous operators using cheaper, higher sulphur bunkers.<\/p>\n
\u201cTogether, both IBIA and the Trident Alliance can reach further and be more effective in our work for robust enforcement of sulphur regulations,\u201d concluded Ms Larsson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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