lNTERCARGO hosted a presentation session delivered by Lloyd’s Register at our London office on 24 May (see details and presentation here).
Also Members please login to see the results of our Indicative Survey among the seminar attendees (about 25 representatives of Full & Associate member companies) on below questions:
Question 1: In 2020, will the availability of max 0.5% Sulphur fuels be enough to meet the shipping industry needs?
Question 2: Best solution for existing dry bulkers in view of 2020:
Question 3: Best solution for Newbuilding dry bulkers in view of 2020:
Question 4: Will scrubbers be a cost competitive option against the use of max 0.5% Sulphur fuels?
Question 5: By 2020, will manufacturers/shipyards have enough capacity to meet scrubber installation needs?
SURVEY RESULTS
Question 1: In 2020, will the availability of max 0.5% Sulphur fuels be enough to meet the shipping industry needs?
Answers: Yes: 44% / No: 6% / Not sure: 50%
Question 2: Best solution for existing dry bulkers in view of 2020:
Answers: Low Sulphur fuels: 85% / Scrubbers: 15% / Alternative fuels (LNG, Methanol): 0%
Question 3: Best solution for Newbuilding dry bulkers in view of 2020:
Answers: Low Sulphur fuels: 45% / Scrubbers: 36% / Alternative fuels (LNG, Methanol): 18%
Question 4: Will scrubbers be a cost competitive option against the use of max 0.5% Sulphur fuels?
Answers: Yes: 15% / No: 62% / Not sure: 23%
Question 5: By 2020, will manufacturers/shipyards have enough capacity to meet scrubber installation needs?
Answers: Yes: 13% / No: 80% / Not sure: 7%
