MPA Singapore, in collaboration with Singapore Shipping Association, has published the second edition of two technical guides on the impeding 0.5% fuel oil global sulphur limited by IMO. The two guides for Singapore-registered ships and Ships calling at Port of Singapore respectively are an addition to the first two editions that were launched in November 2018. Both guidelines consist of details on Singapore’s implementation plan for the IMO 2020 global sulphur limit as well as the outcome of the recent IMO Marine Protection Committee 74th meeting (MEPC 74). Read the full guidelines here.
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IMO training on the International Safety Management (ISM) Code is underway for nine countries in the eastern and southern Africa subregion. The code sets an international standard for safe ship management and operation. The course is focused on how the code evolved and its importance in efforts to improve safe ship operation and pollution prevention. Read more
Wood Mackenzie forecasts a 25% increase in price for lower sulfur content fuel based on a Sox scrubber adoption rate of about 2%, but some scenarios could cause LSFO prices to spike as much as 60%. With more than 125,000 commercial and naval vessels operation around the world, ship-engine emissions are projected to rise by 250% by 2050 unless controls are imposed. Read more
The Albion Marine Solutions team enjoyed a luncheon cruising around the Fraser River, with amazing weather. Our team has been really busy and due to travels, it is difficult to get the team together. Our team took advantage to talk about ongoing projects.
Albion Engineering India has been busy working in various scrubber retrofit projects and ballast water treatment system projects. Our team is motivated to work hard and are willing to take challenges. Albion Engineering India Pvt. Ltd. is part of the Albion Marine Solutions global network.