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A global regulation that will substantially reduce harmful sulphur oxide (SOx) emissions from ships comes into effect from 1 January 2020, bringing significant benefits for both human health and the environment. From 1 January 2020 the global upper limit on the sulphur content of ships' fuel oil will be reduced to 0.50% (from 3.50%). Known as "IMO 2020", the reduce limit is mandatory for all ships operation outside certain designated Emission Control Areas, where the limit is already 0.10%. The new limit will mean a 77% drop in overall SOx emissions from ships, equivalent to an annual reduction of approximately 8.5 million metric tones of Sox. Particulate matter - tiny harmful particles which form when fuel is burnt - will also be reduced. Read more: IMO News

ABS published its Guide for Fuel Cell Power Systems for Marine and Offshore Applications to support the design, evaluation, and construction of fuel cell systems on vessels and offshore assets. The Guide, which covers all fuel cell types, focuses on the use of fuel cells systems and arrangements for propulsion and auxiliary systems both in new-build and retrofit projects while maintaining key safety principles. Read more: ABS News

The Albion Marine Solutions team completed a 3D Scan and survey onboard a vessel in the Port of Vancouver. The vessel will be retrofitted for upcoming Ballast Water Treatment System and this attendance is the first step to collect necessary input that will form a base for engineering installation package