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Tramps appeal to IMO to consider crew safety in low sulphur fuel rule
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DRY bulk ship owners and operators, represented by Intercargo appealed to the UN's International Maritime Organisation (IMO) to be mindful of the risks involved in complying with the mandate to use low-sulphur fuel.
First there is the fear that it will not be available in quantity needed when IMO 2020 comes into farce January 1, 2020. A second concern is the quality of low-end blends, which may be compliant yet damage engines and cause power failures at critical moments.
This is feared most among low-end tramps which are not on fixed schedules.
"It is critical, especially for the tramp sector, to ensure an effective implementation process for the 2020 Sulphur Cap regulation.
"Intercargo cannot ignore the safety issues that are most likely to arise with this important regulation and we are obliged to voice our concerns, which relate to securing a robust level of safety of compliant fuels," said its appeal to the IMO.
"Considerable operational experience will need to be gained in early 2020 on compliance. Securing the safety of crews, ships, and cargoes and the protection of the environment are of paramount importance," said the Intercargo statement.
First there is the fear that it will not be available in quantity needed when IMO 2020 comes into farce January 1, 2020. A second concern is the quality of low-end blends, which may be compliant yet damage engines and cause power failures at critical moments.
This is feared most among low-end tramps which are not on fixed schedules.
"It is critical, especially for the tramp sector, to ensure an effective implementation process for the 2020 Sulphur Cap regulation.
"Intercargo cannot ignore the safety issues that are most likely to arise with this important regulation and we are obliged to voice our concerns, which relate to securing a robust level of safety of compliant fuels," said its appeal to the IMO.
"Considerable operational experience will need to be gained in early 2020 on compliance. Securing the safety of crews, ships, and cargoes and the protection of the environment are of paramount importance," said the Intercargo statement.