25JUL2019 - NEWS - Alternative fuels can contribute to a sustainable OSV sector

A mere six months before the start of the global sulphur cap, shipping is undergoing a bout of introspection that surprises even seasoned market watchers. If the cap itself is cause for concern, then the unwillingness of some owners to take a proactive view on the necessary changes is surely a louder alarm bell. The need to future-proof investments in clean technology is understandable; it is for this reason that waiting until the 11th hour before complying proves so tempting and why for a few it is worth taking the risk of non-compliance.