A Global Sulphur Cap reducing the maximum sulphur content in the
fuel used by ships has been effective since the
1st of January 2020. This decision is known as
‘IMO 2020' and is applicable to all ships, besides
those operating within Sulphur Emission Control Areas (SECA) where
the regulations are more stringent. ‘IMO 2020' is aimed
at reducing sulphur oxide emissions, therefore bringing about
various benefits to the environment and humans.
Sulphur oxide is one of the many harmful biproducts of burning
marine fuel. Said combustion emits significant amounts of sulphur
oxide which causes a multitude of harmful effects to both humans
and the environment alike and the over emission of this hazardous
content must be granted utmost attention. This is even more so in
light of the fact that ships, which are major emitters of sulphur
oxides, play a central role in the global trade industry as
approximately 90% of all trade is carried out by sea.
