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IN BRIEF
ABS updates scrubber advisory for
global sulfur cap compliance
Derek Novak
Senior Vice President,
Engineering _ Technology
ABS has updated the ABS Advisory
on Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems
(Scrubber Advisory) providing
deeper insights into installation and
operational considerations for existing
vessels. “Many in industry are still
evaluating their 2020 Global Sulfur
Cap compliance options, trying to determine
their most cost-effective and
operationally suitable solution,” said
ABS Senior Vice President Technology
and Engineering, Derek Novak. “As
the 2020 compliance deadline nears,
we are seeing an uptick in new orders
for scrubbers for both new construction
and existing vessels.”
Installation of exhaust gas cleaning
systems (EGCS), commonly referred
to as scrubbers, is a potential solution
for owners looking to comply
with the upcoming requirements.
This updated Advisory provides
background on the different types of
available scrubber technologies along
with the associated installation and
operational challenges during new
construction and retrofitting of existing
vessels.
Preparing the industry for the
future requirements
ABS has led the way in helping industry
prepare for upcoming air emission
requirements. From guidance
on scrubbers to advice on gas and
low sulfur fuels, ABS covers the full
range of compliance solutions. ABS
introduced the world’s first scrubberready
notation, providing guidance for
owners who are planning to retrofit
their vessel with a SOx scrubber at a
future date. By looking ahead during
the design phase and accounting for
possible future retrofits, owners are
better prepared to cost effectively
manage future regulatory requirements.
ABS also published the ABS
Guide for Exhaust Emission Abatement
which applies to vessels fitted
with an exhaust emission abatement
system, including SOx scrubbers, selective
catalytic reduction (SCR) and
exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) systems
for nitrogen oxide (NOx) emission
control.
Last month, ABS released the Advisory
on Marine Fuel Oil, providing
in-depth technical guidance covering
a range of topics, from fuel properties
to operational risks to potential
preparations. Using this Advisory to
understand the implications of different
marine fuels, owners and operators
can make smarter decisions
on the operation of their fleets.
ABS can provide further support
by completing a techno-economic
analysis of the arrangements. Such
studies consider the impact of capital
and operating expenses to determine
the life cycle cost of the installation,
providing critical information to support
vessel owners and operators in
the decision-making process.
To download the ABS Advisory on
Exhaust Gas Scrubber Systems visit
www.eagle.org.
18 SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2018