Managing IMO 2020 together

There are several options to be compliant and they will impact ship operations. The two most popular options are: compliant fuel and scrubber usage. 

COMPLIANT FUEL Preparation for compliant fuel To comply with IMO Sulfur Cap 2020, one of the options is changing to compliant fuel. Challenges when using compliant fuel Failing to plan is planning to fail - Developing a holistic risk assessment   Procurement during transition to IMO2020 With the IMO2020 kicking in, WSM recommends reviewing your procurement strategy to better support the transition process.

SCRUBBER USAGE Considerations for scrubber retrofitting If you are still considering to retrofit exhaust gas scrubbers, this is for you. Maximise your investment on scrubber installation Fully optimize your scrubber installation Scrubber operations How to manage the challenges

For owners considering alternative fuel types to meet the Sulphur control limits, such as LNG, methanol / hydrogen, biofuels and synthetically manufactured fossil / non-fossil fuel oils, structural modifications and upgrades must be done on existing vessels. WSM recommends a thorough planning process in feasibility and cost analysis before taking the leap.

We are on this journey towards compliance together. Watch this space for more updates as we share further insights gathered along the way.  

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