The global sulphur cap - a look into IMO 2020

Toby Miller, Chris Primikiris, and Beatrice Cameli, of Hill Dickinson, examine the legal framework relating to the impending implementation of stringent restrictions on sulphur levels in marine fuels

With the date of implementation just 18 months away, there is great concern in the shipping industry regarding the new global sulphur cap as it is thought that it will bring a sharp increase in costs for shipowners that ultimately could be passed on to consumers.