In the near future, the Netherlands will no longer allow ships to remove vapours from their holds – known as degassing – while in transit. This nation-wide ban means that the sector soon needs to have access to sufficient safe and environmentally responsible alternatives. The Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management has made EUR 250,000 available for trials with mobile degassing systems.
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After unloading their liquid cargo, ships need to be able to remove...