In the lead up to the implementation of IMO-approved Regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL), which reduced the sulphur content of any fuel oil used on vessels from 3.5% to 0.5% m/m, the Navy’s Directorate of Ports and Coasts (DPC), representing the Brazilian maritime authority, issued Circular 7/2019 to the local shipping and maritime communities to increase awareness and ensure compliance with the upcoming new requirements. Said Circular provides … Continue lendo Brazilian Maritime Authority guidelines on implementation of IMO 2020 sulphur cap