27JUN2019 - NEWS - Planning for a problem free 2020 changeover

Time is rapidly running out for owners to decide on a 2020 compliancy strategy whether it mean switching to a compliant fuel or installing a scrubber. Only a small number of ships fitted with dual-fuel engines and a gas fuel storage and delivery system on board will have the luxury of comparing the relative costs and availability of different fuel types before making a choice between oil and gas fuels. For most ships, the only available option would appear to be using a compliant fuel and hoping that any increase in cost can be passed on to cargo interests.