ABS updated its Advisory on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems(Scrubber Advisory), in order to help industry prepare for IMO’s 2020 global sulfur cap.
ABS Executive Vice President for Global Marine Dr. Kirsi Tikka, noted that the advisory provides guidance on scrubber technology selection, addressing the common focus on how best to comply with the upcoming global sulfur cap and how to weigh the right compliance options for fleets.
It also includes background on air emission regulations and explores the different types of available scrubber technologies along with the associated installation and operational challenges for each.
“As we close in on 2020, scrubbers are under increasing consideration as a solution for many vessels,” says ABS Director of Environmental Performance Thomas Kirk. “By utilizing this Advisory to understand the unique characteristics of the available scrubber technologies, the marine industry will be able to make smarter decisions on the future of their fleets.”
Further details may be found in the following document:
