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Offshore and marine sector on board with stricter fuel rules
Shipowners, operators turn to low-sulphur fuel oil or LNG, install scrubbers on vessels
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Under new International Maritime Organisation rules, ships are prohibited from using fuels containing more than 0.5 per cent sulphur. This will reduce the amount of sulphur oxides emitted by ships and in turn cut air pollution.
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Offshore and marine players here have been gearing up for stricter fuel rules that kick in today.
Ships are prohibited from using fuels containing more than 0.5 per cent sulphur, well under the previous 3.5 per cent limit.
