Intercargo: Why must shipowners pay the bill?

In a speech, the departing chairman of dry bulk association Intercargo, John Platsidakis, criticizes authorities for putting the burden of environmental regulations on shipowners rather than shippers or refineries. "It is about time to stand up and explain to the unaware public that shipowners are not the ones to blame," he says.
Photo: Star Bulk Carriers
Photo: Star Bulk Carriers

Intercargo, which represents dry bulk shipowners, criticizes the authorities for placing the burden of reducing sulfur and greenhouse gas emissions on shipowners rather than on their customers and suppliers.

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