Abstract
Regulations on sulphur emissions for coastal areas will soon necessitate ships to operate on low sulphur fuels. In this article the consequences for engine operation on low sulphur fuels are described. Adherence to a few operational rules and recommendations can ensure trouble-free operation of engines operating on low sulphur fuel, as there would be only minor implications for the fuel and lubricant systems. Yet there are certain challenges, the industry will be confronted with, when the emission legislation will be even stricter in future.
