US – USCG Guidance to vessel operators on implementation of IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap

While no changes are anticipated in the US enforced Emission Control Areas (ECAs) on or after 1 January, 2020, US regions outside the ECAs will need to ensure compliance with the IMO’s 2020 global 0.5% sulphur cap from 1 January, 2020. 

Please find attached ECM Maritime Services LLC’s Client Alert 24-2019 for additional information.

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  • Client Alert 24-2019-US Enforcement of IMO 2020 Sulphur Cap-Chinese (191 KB)

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  • ECM Client Alert 24-2019 (365 KB)

    19/12/2019

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  • ECM Client Alert 24-2019 (365 KB)

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Date16/12/2019

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