MAN Global Sulphur Cap 2020 Industry survey report

MAN PrimeServ 4 5 key findings from the report While this report contains many valuable insights into the industry’s overall readiness for the 2020 Sulphur Cap, it highlights several crucial areas that we believe shipping businesses must factor into their planning before it is too late. 1) The starting date will not be postponed There has been much discussion around this subject, possibly due to historic factors where the date did change, for example with the Ballast Water Treatment Systems regulations. Nevertheless, the IMO has categorically stated this date is set in stone, and the majority of respondents firmly believe this to be true (51%). It must be understood that the consequences of non-compliance can be severe. KEY FINDINGS 76% have decided on an approach to comply 31% have already started the procurement and modification process