Scientific IMO SOx study completed

摘要

The informal cross government/industry scientific group of experts was set up, in July 2007, by IMO Secretary-General Efthimios Mitropoulos following approval by the Organization's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). It was tasked with reviewing the impact on the environment, on human health and on the shipping and petroleum industries, of applying any of the fuel options proposed to reduce SOx and particulate matter generated by shipping, as well as the consequential impact such fuel options could have on other emissions, including CO_2 emissions from ships and refineries.