Oil tankers, bulk carriers and containership vessels employ different strategies to meet 2020 compliance.
‘We haven't yet gotten to the point where we feel that's a good use of capital for Scorpio Bulkers,’ says COO.
Shift of volume will come from Singapore market due to stricter policies for marine fuel specifications.
Number of ships with exhaust gas cleaning systems installed or on order at 983 as of 31 May 2018.
Whether Scrubbers or LNG, stakeholders still need to face facts affecting seafarer and vessel safety.
Scarlet Lady to use a combination of Wärtsilä engines, hybrid scrubber system and SCR systems.
SIP can be filled in by ship owners/operators to help plan for IMO sulphur compliance by 2020.
Two main options emerging as the possible way ahead, reports association’s IMO representative.
Consults Don Gregory and Mark West of the Exhaust Gas Cleaning System Association for answers.
Issue relates to the marine fuel quality standard covering 0.50% sulphur limit fuel blends.