IBIA urges IMO to avoid implementing a ‘one size fits all’ policy for EGCS emission guidelines by requiring relevant evaluations and scientific backings from specific areas.
Members of CSA and shipowner panel share their experience with operating and maintaining scrubbers post IMO 2020.
Surge due to unexpected higher costs and instability of VLSFO aggravated by unexpected black carbon emission issues.
Vigilance on updates recommended as more states enforce similar stringent requirements in their port waters.
Although gas scrubbers are considered acceptable to meet IMO2020’s SOx emission rules, it is not globally accepted in all states.
Two ultra-large container ships with scrubbers installed continued use of existing fuel oil while meeting all SOx emission regulations.
DNV GL speaks with Fabian Kock, head of Environmental Certification at DNV GL on study conducted of owners’ experiences with installing and running scrubbers.
Scrubber technology firm explains why 2020 will see a second wave in scrubber orders when shippers seek solutions to the ‘headaches’ of compliant fuel.
Completes previously proposed merger to meet scrubber demands and develop additional products for fuel efficiency.
Captures differentials of compliant and high sulphur fuel; ‘significantly de-risking initial investment’, says CEO.
