The 2020 sulphur cap will enter force on 1st January 2020, meaning that a comprehensive approach to compliance is expected by all Port State Control (PSC) regimes. PSC inspections will be conducted according to the IMO PSC procedures, the 2019 guidelines for PSC under MARPOL Annex VI.

In order to determine if a ship is compliant, UK P&I Club informs that PSC inspectors will probably focus on documents and procedures maintained on board. In certain jurisdictions PSC inspectors will carry portable sulphur testing kits and if the results of these tests are inconclusive or indicate possible non-compliance then additional sampling will take place for verification ashore.

For this reason, crewmembers must be familiar with the new regulations, related documentation and procedures, and have the ability to demonstrate this knowledge to a PSC inspector.

• Tags:
• Both Fleet ,

The story went that JASON and the Argonauts in the old days embarked on a journey in search of the Golden Fleece. He did find the treasure and restored his family’s throne, and the ancient tale that sung of the strongest and bravest band of heroes ever assembled in Greek Mythology continued to be embellished each time it was told in the modern times.

Let me tell you about the modern day Jason. Where ships are referred to in the feminine gender, allow me to deviate without hesitation or ambiguity that Jason will be addressed as a He.

• Tags:
• Empire Navigation ,