Abstract:The International Maritime Organization (IMO) through Annex VI of Marpol Convention sets 0.1% sulphur oxides (SO x) limits by 2015 in the Emission Control Area (ECA) and globally 0.5% by 2020. These restrictions will bring not only considerable financial problems but also technical challenges for shipowners. In order to comply with the said limits and achieve the best possible economic and technological results it is very important to make a well-founded decision both for existing ships and new ships in the co… Show more
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