The Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) Dr. Dakuku Peterside informed that NIMASA will strictly implement the IMO 2020 sulphur cap.
Mr. Peterside made this statement during the maritime week in Dubai, mentioning that all vessels that are sailing in Nigeria’s waters are only allowed to use fuel that is environmental friendly.
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Dr. Dakuku Peterside believes that the 2020 regulation on fuels will bring more energy efficiency and it will also control better the environmental pollution.
He specifically said that Nigeria cannot afford not to comply with the sulphur cap, which will also mitigate global warming and other related environmental issues.
In order to achieve compliance, NIMASA will attempt to collaborate with relevant stakeholders, as well as fuel refiners and suppliers. It will also schedule for pre-enforcement information before implementing the cap.
Finally, Mr. Peterside added that ship owners, classification societies, NGOs, fuel storage facilities, and any stakeholder involved will play a critical part in determining the ways to ensure compliance.
