BIMCO: 47% of All 2020 Newbuild Dry Bulkers are Outfitted with Emission Scrubbers

摘要

As the calendar (thankfully) turns to 2021, it's a good time to reflect on the issue that was top of mind when the clock was winding down on 2019: IMO2020 and the strict new mandates on sulfur emissions from ships. There were many wild prognostications regarding availability of fuel, fuel pricing and technical questions regarding ship machinery. What really happened? BIMCO offers a close look at the dry bulk newbuild market. While only three Handysize bulkers in total have been delivered from the newbuilding yards with a scrubber fitted in 2020, one in three Handymax bulkers were delivered with scrubbers installed.