2020 sulphur update – MEPC 74 expert review
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2020 sulphur update – MEPC 74 expert review

The 74th session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 74) was held in May 2019. The focus was on the implementation and completion of guidelines for the upcoming global sulphur cap to help stakeholders prepare and ensure consistent implementation. Eirik Nyhus, Director Environmental at DNV GL, explains what shipowners need to be aware of.

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Technical and regulatory news: 2020 Sulphur update - outcome of the MEPC 74

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Maritime safety trends and upcoming safety regulations

The latest safety report by DNV and Lloyd’s List Intelligence – “Maritime safety trends 2012–2022: Advancing a culture of safety in a changing industry landscape” – provides a comprehensive overview of the latest safety trends. With the industry changing rapidly as it strives to reach ambitious decarbonization goals new technologies need to be safely implemented. IMO's switch to goal-based requirements aims to support maritime's transition.

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Maritime safety trends and upcoming safety regulations

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Challenging road ahead for retrofitting to dual-fuel engine

Retrofitting the existing maritime fleet to dual-fuel capability is expected to form a crucial part of the maritime industry’s decarbonization goals. However, a number of administrative and practical hurdles stand in the way of achieving this.

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Challenging road ahead for retrofitting to dual-fuel engine

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Always on schedule with rotor sails – a captain’s story

Apart from the efficiency gains, fuel savings and reduction of carbon emissions, installing two rotor sails completely changed the behaviour and usability of the ship, reports the shipmaster of the RoRo vessel SC Connector.

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Always on schedule with rotor sails – a captain’s story

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Methanol as fuel heads for the mainstream in shipping

A growing order book for methanol-fuelled ships shows that the shipping industry sees methanol as a promising alternative fuel. Relying on decades of expertise in the field, DNV explains important criteria to consider.

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Methanol as fuel heads for the mainstream in shipping