Improved regulation regarding sulfur inspection requires port state authorities in EU to acquire in-use fuel oil samples of ships entering EU and ECAs.
Mr. Lim has landed the top post in IMO, where he will work to create effective implementation of international regulation for the global shipping industry.
Concern raised: The study on which the global sulfur cap will be decided next year, lacks the necessary competence to asses global low sulfur fuel supply.
By Jan. 1st IMO guidelines states all biofuel carriers are required to have an ODME class approval for 5 different blends. Non-compliance means grounding.