Greek shipowners warmly endorsed a set of fuel safety recommendations made by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The industry group hailed last week's move as a first step towards making oil companies accountable for the safety of low-sulphur compliant fuels.
The IMO’s maritime safety committee (MSC) urged governments on 14 June to share information and “take action as appropriate” against oil fuel suppliers whose products and blends fail the minimum flashpoint requirements under the International Convention for the Safety of Life at Sea (SOLAS).
