January 1st, 2020, has been set as the implementation date for a significant reduction in the sulphur content of the fuel oil used by ships.
China ECA'S update
15/03/2017
China MSA have strengthened enforcement of the low sulphur fuel regulation (with sulphur contents no more than 0.5%) at all 11 core ports since 1 January 2017.
Zika virus update- March 17
10/03/2017
The MEC is no longer required for vessels calling from Zika affected countries/areas.
The Association has been recently advised of the outcome of the INTERCARGO meeting further to IMO's MEPC 70 meeting held on 24-28 October 2016.
Air Emissions Update in China
15/02/2016
China MSA recently issued the Notice on Strengthening the Supervision and Management on Emission Control Areas for Vessels including the Guideline of Supervision and Management
New regulation on ship emission control areas of Pearl river delta, Yangtze river delta and Bohai sea waters was issued by Ministry of Transport of P.R.China.
EPA publishes new ECA penalty policy
19/01/2015
Members will be aware from the Club's legal briefing on stricter air pollution regulations and subsequent updates that from 1st January 2015 vessels trading in designated areas would have to use fuel on-board with a sulphur content of no more than 0.10%.
IMO FAQs relating to new requirements relating to sulphur emissions that are due to enter into force in emission control areas on 1st January 2015
Air Emissions Update
28/10/2014
This advice is an addendum to Club's Air emissions update issued on 7/10/2014 and relates to the necessary steps members must take in order to comply
Emission Standards: SOx/NOx
07/10/2014
With new sulphur-emission rules just three months away, the Club's legal team has added an addendum to the Legal briefing on Air emissions - the Emission Standards for SOx and NOx.