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Scrubbers, although attractive for quick payback time, are not a feasible solution for all vessels to meet Sulphur Cap 2020. Installation of scrubbers is not a ‘One size fits all’ solution as the technical and commercial feasibility of such an installation will directly depend on the operating profile of the vessel. Two sister’s ships, although similar in construction can have two different operating profiles and Scrubbers, being a great decision for one can be a bad investment for another. Albion Marine Solutions have participated in various technical and commercial feasibility studies on installation of Scrubbers and have helped shipowners determine the best solution for their fleet. More info: http://www.safety4sea.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/DNV-GL-Global-sulphur-cap-2020-2016_11.pdf
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Exhaust Gas cleaning is an effective and mature industrial technology with more than 20 scrubbers manufacturers in the business. The decision to install scrubbers’ today will come with a fancy price tag but it will also mean lower cost of compliance when the limit is enforced. However, amidst of all uncertainties, many shipowners are considering meeting the regulations with the compliant fuel. This choice is associated with lower investment cost but has some technical and commercial challenges to make it a viable long term solution. The existing Fuel Oil System needs to be upgraded to handle low viscous compliant oil with some factors of redundancy to store different grade of oils as the fuel market, at the time of writing this, is expected to be very uncertain post implementation. More info: https://lnkd.in/gS6SU-H |
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Albion Marine is busy assisting Shipowners to prepare for a coming Sulfur Cap 2020 legislation. Compliance is a major concern. Source MAREX 2018-06-18 16:08:03 On Monday, the shipping industry's major trade associations issued a statement calling on IMO to finalize details of the 2020 sulfur cap rollout, and they suggested that port states should take a pragmatic approach to enforcement. The associations - including BIMCO, ICS, Intercargo, Intertanko and WSC - asked IMO member states to consider suggestions on:
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Albion Marine exhibit at Mari-Tech 2018, Canada. Mari-Tech is the annual conference of the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE). Held annually since 1976, this premier, national event is the only one of its kind in Canada. It is a great opportunity to learn about the latest developments, touch and feel the most modern technologies, and network among highly talented peers.
Visit us at booth T18. Victoria, April 18-20th.
Fuel is the lifeblood of the shipping industry and is fundamental to almost every aspect of propulsion. So, when there is a change to the fuels picture, it has a knock-on effect for all other aspects of operation. From 1 January 2020, shipping will see huge changes in its use of fuel, as the Global Sulphur Cap comes into force, dictating the use of compliant fuel or abatement technologies.
With the deadline approaching fast, this issue is dominating discussion in the industry and this is why the Sulphur Cap 2020 Conference in Amsterdam will reflect this by taking the Global Sulphur Cap as its theme, examining all the key issues facing shipping through the lens of the Sulphur Cap.'
Issues addressed will include:
- What is the right fuel choice?
- What role can enginebuilders play in aiding compliance and how are their designs and plans affected by the cap?
- What are the technological problems posed by new fuels?
- Will there be sufficient compliant fuel available?
- Will fuel quality be maintained?
- Are scrubbers an efficient and cost-effective solution?
- How is lube choice affected by the cap?
- Will we see large-scale adoption of LNG post-2020
- How will shipowners' operations and bottom lines be affected?
