More work needed before a carbon levy, says Platten
Talk about types of carbon levies have intensified as shipowners publicly accept they will likely be necessary to prompt the uptake of alternative fuels and new technologies. ICS secretary general Guy Platten, however, wants the focus to be on research and development, to actually produce these technologies and fuels
ICS chief Guy Platten hopes that by mid-2020 the 0.5% sulphur cap will be smoothly implemented