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Concerns over global sulphur cap to dominate upcoming bunkering conference

In 2008, the IMO committed to a 2020 cap in sulphur emissions, but the implementation has been patchy

Published Tue, Oct 4, 2016 · 09:50 PM

Singapore

IT has been eight years since the International Maritime Organization (IMO) first committed to a global cap of 0.5 per cent of sulphur in bunkering fuels by 2020, and yet, the industry is still grappling with how to meet the target.

This feedback, drawn from industry observers, has set the tone for the 19th Singapore International Bunkering Conference (SIBCON) and Exhibition taking place here this week.

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