On October 26, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) adopted a ban prohibiting ships from using fuels with a sulfur content above 0.5 percent beginning in 2020, unless they are equipped with scrubbers to clean up the sulfur emissions. Ships that violate the ban will face fines or risk of impoundment by IMO member states. For the full story, see https://uk.reuters.com/article/us-shipping-fuel-imo/u-n-agency-tightens….