MEPC praised over fuel content consensus

Neville Smith - Friday 4 April 2008

ALL parties to the revision of Marpol Annex VI have welcomed the outcome of the MEPC working group in finding a consensus on new maximum sulphur levels in marine fuel.

After 18 months of often acrimonious debate, protagonists from all sides declared themselves satisfied, but for many, celebration was leavened with relief that agreement was reach...