From 2020 onwards, the fuel used by ships worldwide should not exceed 0.5% sulphur concentration, forcing transporters to consume higher priced fuels, which could become even more expensive because of increased demand.
From January 1, 2020, the concentration of sulphur in the fuel consumed by maritime transport vessels must not exceed 0.5%, a limit that until now was at 3.5%.
From January 1st, 2020, the concentration of Sulphur in the fuel consumed by maritime transport vessels must not exceed 0.5%, a limit that until now was at 3.5%.
The international modifications related to the supply of fuel oil or marine fuel, which were approved by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will apply to all vessels sailing in the world.
The country may not be prepared to meet the weight certification requirement for containers which will come into effect on July 1.
An article on Elsalvador.com reports that "... the Corporation of Exporters of El Salvador (Coexport) expressed concern in the sector over the approval of amendments to SOLAS (Safety of Life at Sea), which includes new regulations requiring exporters to submit their containers to a weight verification process, and certification of the ship when full, or the total weight of all packages of the cargo container. "
The shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines and Panama International Maritime University have renewed an agreement that allows students to have professional practice sessions.
These Panamanian students can embark on one of the ships belonging to the company, to gain sea time required by the regulations set by the International Maritime Organization.
The audit carried out by the International Maritime Organization evaluates the procedures and steps carried out for the registration and inspection of ships as well as regulations that are applied to the various ports in the country.
Panama is currently the leader in flagging ships worldwide and had, on October, 31, 2008, 8,159 ships sailing international waters under the Panama flag.
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