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After months of downbeat assessment for the scrubber market, in recent week orders are reported to have surged and the corresponding positive headlines are difficult to miss.

So how many vessels have scrubbers? The landscape of scrubber market is quickly changing. Previously the demand for scrubber retrofit was dominated by cruise lines and ferries. According to a recent survey of its membership by the EGCSA, as of May 31, 2018 there were 983 vessels with scrubber system installed or on order, translating into 1,531 individual scrubber towers. Now we see more and more containers, bulker, LNG, tanker and other type of fleets being considered for a conversion to the scrubbers. Of course, the number of systems installed only tells part of the story, and when it comes to understanding what the resulting HSFO bunker demand will be in 2020 it is the size of the vessels with scrubbers installed that also needs to be known. The line up for scrubbers became longer almost daily. Some manufacturers take orders for the second half of 2020. Shipowners do not want to spend any more time on lengthy discussions. Many shipowners take advantage of Albion Marine Solutions expertise in the scrubber market by requesting comprehensive feasibility and engineering studies for their respective vessels.

While the orderbook is filling up, it is still very much possible to order a system in time for #2020. Our company have direct access to over two dozen of scrubbers available on market. Albion Marine provides highly professional, quick and cost-effective project management and engineering solution for preparation for Sulphur Cap 2020.

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