{"id":27911,"date":"2018-11-02T12:25:37","date_gmt":"2018-11-02T11:25:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/?p=27911"},"modified":"2018-11-02T12:25:37","modified_gmt":"2018-11-02T11:25:37","slug":"nimasa-dg-in-dubai-to-enforce-0-5-sulphur-limit-on-bunker-fuel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nationalwire.com.ng\/sub\/nimasa-dg-in-dubai-to-enforce-0-5-sulphur-limit-on-bunker-fuel\/","title":{"rendered":"NIMASA DG In Dubai, To Enforce 0.5% Sulphur Limit On Bunker Fuel"},"content":{"rendered":"
The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency will enforce strict compliance to the International Maritime Organisation regulation which puts a maximum of 0.5% \u00a0sulphur cap\u00a0 on all fuel used by vessels\u00a0 by the year 2020.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Dr. Dakuku who made this known during an interactive session with journalists at the ongoing maritime week in Dubai\u00a0explained that part of the requirements adopted at the 73rd<\/sup>\u00a0meeting of the \u00a0Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the United Nations maritime organ was to reduce the sulphur content permitted in Ships\u2019 fuel oil globally to 0.5% with effect from 1st<\/sup>\u00a0January 2020.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0According to him \u201cthe 2020 fuel challenge is geared towards energy efficiency, environmental pollution control, health\u00a0as well as core regulatory\u00a0enforcement issues. As a maritime nation, we cannot afford not to comply with the IMO standard which will also do a lot in mitigating global warming and other related environmental issues\u201d Dr. Dakuku said.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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\u00a0Speaking further, the NIMASA DG said that the IMO ban which relates to fuel intended for combustion, propulsion and operation purposes on board ships will enter into force on March 1st<\/sup>\u00a02020, adding that all member states are expected to comply with the stated standards by this date.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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He said it was in the best interest of Africa to ensure compliance considering the fact that majority of the countries on the continent do not have the technology to mitigate\u00a0 harmful effects of high sulphur fuel\u00a0 on the environment, ocean life\u00a0 and human life .\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

The NIMASA boss enumerated some of the steps the agency plans to take to manage the transition and ensure compliance. He noted that NIMASA will embark on massive enlightenment, stakeholders\u2019 engagement and liaison as well as collaboration with fuel refiners and suppliers. He also said that the Agency would have a schedule for Pre- enforcement information before the commencement of the proper enforcement.\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

Commenting on the best way to enforce compliance, Dr Peterside said that ship owners , classification societies, NGOs, fuel storage facilities, and other stakeholders will all play a part in determining modalities of ensuring compliance .<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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It is worthy of note that the IMO has been working to reduce harmful effects of shipping on environment since 1960. The Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of pollution from ships (MARPOL) was adopted in 1997 to address air pollution from shipping.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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A statement issued by Isichei Osamgbi, Head, Corporate Communications explained that regulation 14.1.3 of Annex VI of the Convention seeks to control airborne emissions of compounds such as sulphur oxides, nitrogen oxides and other ozone depleting substances arising from shipping activities in order to mitigate its effects on health and the environment.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n
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Photo Caption:\u00a0<\/span><\/b>The Director General, NIMASA, Dr. Dakuku Peterside flanked by Maritime Stakeholders at the ongoing maritime week in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/p>
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The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside has stated that the Agency will enforce strict compliance to the International Maritime Organisation regulation which puts a maximum of 0.5% \u00a0sulphur cap\u00a0 on all fuel used by vessels\u00a0 by the year 2020. 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