Construction of first pair to start in 2019.
Aims to add methyl, ethyl alcohol to a code on safety for ships using gas or low flashpoint fuels.
Danish boxshipping giant Maersk Line is introducing a bunker adjustment factor surcharge ahead of the the global sulphur cap that is set to enter force in...
The guidance focuses on implementation planning for ships planning to switch to low sulphur fuels for compliance.
Will not invest in exhaust gas cleaning systems.
The hybrid scrubbers will be supplied by ME Production.
The company stressed that scrubbers was just one of several elements of the company’s overall 2020 fuel sourcing strategy.
Half its fleet will use heavy fuel oil, while the other half low sulfur compliant fuel.
Star Bulk expects average cost, including installation, to be below $2 million per vessel.
Delivery is expected in second half 2020.
