Low Sulphur Line Modifications

 

According to new regulations, the stricter rules come into effect under the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution form ships (MARPOL) Annex VI (Regulations for the Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships), specifically under regulation 14, which covers emissions of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) and particulate matter from ships. These requirements were adopted in October 2008 by consensus and entered into force in July 2010. Ships trading in designated emission control areas will have to use on board fuel oil with a sulphur content of no more than 0.10% from 1 January 2015, against the limit of 1.00% in effect up until 31 December 2014 (ECAs).

The rest of the world’s fleet will feel the impact of the legislation in 2020 when sulphur limits are scheduled to drop globally to 0.5%.

 

We can manage low sulphur line modifications for our customers with a way of;

• Low sulphur line modification according to approved class society drawings,

• Hydraustatic testing of the lines with a witness of class surveyor,

• Heavy fuel oil tank seperation for low sulphur fuels and testing of the tanks with a witness of class society,

• Tank cleaning works (HFO, FO etc.),

• Floating repair or modification solutions for our customers at anchorage, during the loading or unloading conditions in ports or voyage with our class approved welders (According to IACS) and with an assit of experienced Repair Engineers (Naval Architects & Marine Engineers).