Abstract
Regulation of sulfur used in marine fuel regulation for the prevention of marine pollution by ships.This is being discussed on the Marine Environmental Protection Committee of the IMO (International Maritime Organization) MEPC BLG. [Sub-committee: Bulk Liquids and Gases.] Proposals were determined on MEPC57 held in London and adopted at MEPC58. In this report the background to the proposals, and the oil companies response to them, are explained.