All ocean-going ships intending to enter Taiwanese international commercial ports on or after 1 January 2019 will be required to use a fuel oil whose sulphur content does not exceed 0.5% by weight, ClassNK said in its press release.
In addition, Taiwan International Ports Corporation Ltd. (TIPC) will provide reward to ocean-going ships using fuel oils whose sulphur contents are 0.5% or less which enter Taiwanese international commercial ports prior to 1 January 2019.