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IMO-SOLAS flashpoint regulation

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) SOLAS regulation requires that fuel used on board ships shall have a flash point of not less than 60C. This is also stated as the minimum flash point limit for marine fuels in ISO 8217, the global fuel standard from the...

MARPOL – The 2020 Global Sulphur Cap

On and after 1 January 2020, the MARPOL permitted limit for sulphur content in ships’ bunker fuel oil will be reduced from 3.50% mass by mass (m/m) to 0.50% m/m for ships operating outside designated emission control areas. The MARPOL Emission Control Area (ECA) limit...

BWA Yachting opens new offices in Egypt

Courtesy of BWA Yachting Reflecting growing business demand, BWA Yachting, the international agency providing a full range of marine services to the superyacht industry, has announced the official opening of its new offices in Egypt. Through the head office in...