Carriers

Sulfur violators can get away with minor penalties

Fines for vessels which violate international sulfur requirements range from just over EUR 2,900 to EUR 6 million, according to a new report from the OECD which questions the commitment of signatory countries to enforcing the rules. It calls for carriers to take on the burden of proof. 
Danmarks har installeret sniffere på Storebæltsbroen, der kan måle svovlindholdet i skibenes udstødning, når de sejler under.
Danmarks har installeret sniffere på Storebæltsbroen, der kan måle svovlindholdet i skibenes udstødning, når de sejler under.
BY NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

The amount of money a carrier must cough up if it violates the international sulfur requirements varies greatly.

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