January 03 , 2020
PARIS: A Global regulation that will substantially reduce harmful sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships came into effect from 1 January 2020, bringing significant benefits for both human health and the environment.
From 1 January 2020 the global upper limit on the sulphur content of ships’ fuel oil has been reduced to 0.50% (from 3.50%). Known as “IMO 2020”, the reduced limit is mandatory for all ships operating outside certain designated Emission Control Areas, where the limit is already 0.10%.
The new limit will mean a 77% drop in overall SOx emissions from ships, equivalent to an annual reduction of approximately 8.5 million metric tonnes of SOx. Particulate matter – tiny harmful particles which form when fuel is burnt – will also be reduced.
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