More than 4,000 ships have adopted exhaust gas cleaning systems, known as scrubbers, by the end of 2022, according to the International Maritime Organization’s annual report.
These systems are designed to remove sulfur oxides from ship exhaust, contributing to compliance with international sulfur regulations. The installation of these retrofits has sparked controversy due to the discharge of cleaning liquids overboard.
The regulations on sulfur content in fuels have progressively tightened to address health and environmental concerns associated with emissions. Vessels in emissions control areas must now use fuel with sulfur content of 0.1% or less, while the limit for the rest of the world is 0.5% since 2020. The number of ships using scrubbers increased by 429 to reach 4,194, although the growth rate has slowed over the years.
The report also highlights the use of biofuels as an alternative to meet sulfur regulations, with 33 vessels adopting them. Compliance statistics indicate that the shipping industry has largely adhered to the regulations, as the sulfur content in fuels has remained below the specified limits. Notably, scrubber-equipped vessels have an average sulfur content of 2.73%. Scrubber technology is now evolving, with manufacturers exploring its potential to address carbon dioxide emissions from ship exhaust.
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