Ferry sector confronts new sulphur rules
THE challenges and opportunities posed by alternative fuels came to the fore during global ferry operator organisation Interferry's annual conference in Split, Croatia, earlier this month.
Operating on relatively short routes and typically within territorial waters or exclusive economic zones, the ferry sector is particularly affected by increasing environmental regulation.
The global shipping industry is struggling to decide how to deal with the impending 0.5 per cent sulphur in fuel limit. The cap comes into effect in 2020 and is certainly concentrating minds.
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