White paper: Operating 2-stroke engines in compliance with the global sulphur cap 2020

The maritime industry is currently facing an increasing amount of legislation aimed at safeguarding marine life and reducing emissions – as well as helping to ensure a sustainable future for our planet. The reduction of sulphur oxide (SOX) emissions from marine vessels has been a priority for some time due to the harmful impact they have on both human health and the environment.

Contents

1. Introduction
2. Options for ensuring compliance
3. Preparing an engine to run on marine distillates, residualmfuels and/or blended fuels
4. Converting a vessel to run on LNG
5. Conclusion 

Written by

Wärtsilä