Close the ‘Open Loophole’ on Scrubbers, Says ICCT

More than 4,000 ships have installed or ordered scrubbers to avoid using cleaner, but more expensive, low-sulfur fuels.
There is a dramatic increase in the number of ships that are using or intend to use them.
ICCT outlines a four-step process that the IMO should follow under a scrubber work-plan.
Except for local restrictions, these changes will require IMO member states to amend the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL).

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