Washwater

EGCS Critics Uses ICCT’s Report To Reiterate Scrubber Technology

  • Critics of marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) have used the launch of a new report to renew calls for restrictions on use of the technology.
  • It also prompts advocates of so-called scrubber technology to reiterate their position that there is no evidence to suggest such measures are warranted.

According to an article published in Ship&Bunker, Critics of marine exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) have used the launch of a new report to renew calls for restrictions on use of the...

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More Ports Say NO To Scrubbers

Exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS) – more commonly referred to as scrubbers – are an accepted equivalent measure in complying with the IMO 2020 global sulphur cap. The use of scrubbers has split the shipping industry. Ports around the world are looking at the impact of scrubber use in their waters, says an article published in Nepia. 

Ports That Banned Scrubbers

A number of ports and regions have already stated that they will not allow the discharge of washwater from scrubbers.

The table below...

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Shippers Urged To Follow Local Restrictions Before Discharging Washwater

  • IMO considers exhaust gas scrubbers to reduce vessels’ sulphur emissions.
  • It specifies requirements for verification, testing, survey, and certification of scrubber systems.
  • It also sets out the criteria for discharging scrubber wash water into the sea.
  • Vessel operators have two options to choose to ensure compliance with the sulphur limits.
  • They can switch to a closed-loop scrubber or compliant fuels.
  • The vessels must maintain proper records of such a changeover.

According to an article...

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30 Years of Scrubber Installations – the Lessons We Must Learn!

According to an American Bureau of Shipping article written by ABS manager, Alex Hugo, despite scrubbers being in the industry for long many don’t the lessons learnt from this technology, ABS is seeking to change that.

Lessons from experienced scrubber users are important

At the beginning of this year, the IMO’s global sulfur cap on marine fuels entered into force and shipowners who chose the SOx -scrubber pathway to compliance began the modern era of emissions reduction.

Scrubbers have been...

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Report Highlights Significance of Washwater Accumulation in Europe

  • It highlighted the focus on wash water accumulation in port waters in Europe.
  • The report focusses on wash water accumulation in European ports and the concerned limits.

According to an article published in Ship and Bunker news, a new study has highlighted that wash water from open-loop scrubbers had a minimal effect on seawater quality.

What is a scrubber?

Scrubber equipment allows a ship to continue to use high sulfur fuel oil as the sulfur is removed by a washing process. The wash water can...

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