How the IMO’s latest environmental rules impact ships and crew operations.
The International Maritime Organization has rolled out stricter emission standards.
- Key Points: Lower sulfur fuel limits, stricter CO₂ emission controls.
- Impact on Companies: Fuel switch, retrofitting exhaust scrubbers.
- Impact on Crew: Training on fuel handling, emission monitoring.
- Compliance Steps: Documentation, inspections, onboard system checks.
- Future Trends: More eco-friendly ship designs.