IMO current scrubber discharge criteria ‘intentionally’ more conservative than other water discharge standards.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Hammonia Reederei, International Seaways, Chandris (Hellas), Genco Shipping & Trading joins.
Small and medium-sized players in bunker sector could be affected by extended credit lines coming 2020.
‘However, our Association cannot ignore the safety issues that are likely to arise with this important regulation.’
Less complex European refiners would seek out much lighter, sweeter US production to avoid HSFO sold today.
Also considering options to install scrubbers on additional 15 minor bulk vessels, but did not provide details.
2,200 metric tonnes of product produced in February shipped to a Shanghai maritime institute for tests.
‘Market stakeholders must take certain measures and be prepared to respond rapidly as these factors unfold.’
White paper points out lack of industry standard for calculating fuel-surcharges to affect shipping operations.
Installing scrubbers on smaller-sized tanker vessel is not currently deemed financially viable, it believes.
