In this context, MEPC 73 agreed that Administrations should encourage ships flying their flag to develop implementation plans, outlining how the ship may prepare in order to comply with the required sulphur content limit of 0.50% by 1 January 2020.
The Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF) has introduced new Mooring Equipment Guidelines (MEG4) for the safe mooring of tankers and gas carriers at terminals.
