Note on Critical issues with Boil-Off Gas Generating from Marine Fuel LNG

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided at its 70th session in London in October 2016 that the 0.5% sulphur cap for marine fuels hall be globally implemented from 2020.This decision is in line with public opinion and global collaboration with respect to reducing the marine pollutants such as SOx, NOx, particulate matters, and even green-house gases emitted by ships [1,2]. Three options seem available for ship owners: lowsulphur fuel, scrubbers, and LNG (liquefied natural gas) fuel.