The recent sharp fall in bunker prices may have taken some of the momentum out of the drive for greater engine efficiency but the issue still lies close to the top of most ship operators’ agendas.
Silverstream Technologies has announced the first commercial installation of its Silverstream air lubrication system on the Norwegian Cruise Line vessel Norwegian Bliss.
The Port of GothenburgTuesday announced an 80 percent fall in sulphur emissions following stricter rules which came into force on January 1, 2015, but 20 percent of ships are not complying with the new rules.
BIMCO is calling on governments to exercise “robust” enforcement of sulphur limits applicable to ships operating in Emission Control Areas in order to ensure that the industry is operating at a high level of compliance.
The Hong Kong government has confirmed that new sulphur regulations are set to come into effect July 1, 2015, with violators facing fines or even jail time.
