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COVID-19: Chinese shipowners ask for delay in IMO 2020

As trade takes a hit across the globe falling victim to COVID-19, some shipowners have sounded out an SOS asking for some leeway in meeting the IMO 2020 directive.

March 23, 2020

IMO says smooth transition to IMO 2020

Information from various sources has indicated a relatively smooth transition to the 0.50% sulphur limit. Prices for compliant fuels – very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and marine gas oil (MGO) rose quickly initially but now appear to be stabilizing.

February 26, 2020

container ships of New York Express and Essen Express

Giving feedback on IMO 2020

To support smooth implementation, the IMO Secretariat has set up a dedicated hotline email address for any queries from Member States and the shipping industry as the regulation comes into effect.

December 23, 2019

Stakeholders confident as IMO 2020 implementation looms

There is increasing confidence towards consistent implementation resulting from significant efforts to date by all stakeholders.

December 1, 2019

orange ship moving ahead with another ship at the back

Seafarers fear uncertainty of IMO 2020

The impending IMO 2020 is a source of stress for many seafarers and there is a widespread fear of being blamed for non-compliance.

November 17, 2019

IMO 2020 should be enforced uniformly

IMO must make sure the IMO 2020 regulations are enforced in such a way that they do not distort competition and do not penalize responsible companies for complying.

October 20, 2019

IMO 2020: States and shipowners must stay the course

There have been indications that some States, which have ratified MARPOL Annex VI, may not fully enforce the sulphur regulations on ships trading between ports in waters under their jurisdiction.

October 15, 2019

container ship arrived at modern city port

There must be level playing field in enforcement of IMO 2020

IMO must ensure full enforcement by member states. There must be a level playing field if this important regulation is going to work.

September 23, 2019

INTERCARGO raises IMO 2020 safety concern

With 1 Jan 2020 less than five and a half months away, INTERCARGO expresses its growing concern in view of the magnitude of challenge lying ahead for the industry and the need for a smooth transition.

July 24, 2019

Lingering concerns over IMO 2020

From January 2020, the IMO will ban ships from using fuels with a sulfur content above 0.5%, compared with 3.5% now. However, there are still concerns and uncertainty over this regulation.

May 29, 2019