Tanker

Tankers with scrubbers could gain advantage in 2020

There could be large savings to gain for tanker carriers if they install scrubbers on modern VLCCs before the sulfur cap is implemented, show calculations made by Drewry.
DHT Holdings is one of the crude oil carriers that have chosen scrubbers for part of the fleet. | Photo: DHT Holdings
DHT Holdings is one of the crude oil carriers that have chosen scrubbers for part of the fleet. | Photo: DHT Holdings
by NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

It may prove a wise business decision for tanker carriers to install scrubbers on large vessels well ahead of the upcoming sulfur regulations.

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