Shipowners unite to back scrubber technology
Several leading shipping companies that are investing in exhaust gas cleaning systems for their fleets have launched the Clean Shipping Alliance 2020. The advocacy group for scrubbers aims to counter fears that criticism of such systems may lead to restrictions and is pitching itself into an increasingly polarised debate regarding the implementation of the IMO’s looming sulphur cap
Carnival, Frontline, Star Bulk and Oldendorff among founders of new lobby group that aims include advocating scrubbers and urging the International Maritime Organization to keep to its scheduled January 1, 2020 deadline