WHILE talking tough about "zero tolerance", and saying "crime does not pay", there is little in the works on the enforcement side to ensure compliance with the costly-eco fuel use in the control zones covering northern European waters from January 1.
Danish Ecological Council lobbyists point out that the temptation to evade the low-sulphur mandate will be high as it costs US$188,300 more to transit the control zone legally, reports Lloyd's List.
Denmark plans a zero-tolerance policy towards vessels found to be non-compliant but the lack of strong enforcement have promoted growing concerns that some will evade the costly rules.
While the talk is tough it has yet to translate into fines and methods of inspection though Denmark plans to deploy remote-sensing devices.
Other methods to deter noncompliance include ship detentions. Detained vessels lose revenue, losses not recoverable through insurance. Others idea have owners proving their compliance.
WORLD SHIPPING
07 October 2014 - 20:32
Low-sulphur mandate talk is tough, but enforcement appears weak
WHILE talking tough about "zero tolerance", and saying "crime does not pay", there is little in the works on the enforcement side to ensure compliance with the costly-eco fuel use in the control zones covering northern European waters from January 1.
WORLD SHIPPING
07 October 2014 - 20:32
Low-sulphur mandate talk is tough, but enforcement appears weak
This news 5645 hits received.
These news may also interest you