In line with a number of other vessel types there has been a surge in orders for scrubbers for containerships to meet the requirements of IMO's 2020 0.5% sulphur cap, according to analyst Alphaliner.

AP Moller - Maersk has moved to ensure a supply of 0.5% low sulphur fuel oil come 2020 with a joint bunkering facility with Vopak in the Port of Rotterdam.

Maersk Line remains against scrubbers as an option to comply with the 0.5% IMO global sulphur cap from 2020 although may invest in “a few”.

Hong Kong-focused sale and leaseback deals continue to move with Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) advising on CMB Financial Leasing’s (CMBFL) $180.4m transaction with Nasdaq-listed Star Bulk Carriers for its acquisition of 15 bulkers from Songa Bulk.

Shipowners have ordered or installed scrubbers for nearly 1,000 vessels as the uptake in exhaust gas cleaning systems rapidly accelerates ahead of the 1 January 2020 0.5% global sulphur cap from the IMO.

Scorpio Bulkers says the jury is still out fitting scrubbers to mid-sized bulk carriers such as ultramaxes to meet the IMO’s 2020 0.5% sulphur cap for marine fuel.

The International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) said it is encouraged by efforts made by IMO member states to resolve issues ahead of the 2020 global sulphur cap while also welcoming a statement by the International Organization for Standardization ...

Greek shipowners have been quick to applaud the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) decision to consider safety implications associated with the 2020 marine fuels and their respective challenges.

More scrubber deals are continuing to be signed, with Wärtsilä announcing a 170m euro ($198m) deal with a major European container shipping line for hybrid exhaust gas cleaning equipment and retrofit services for its container vessels.

Chelsea Technologies Group (CTG) has played an important part in one of the first few installations of scrubbers at a China yard, riding on their increasing popularity and Chinese government support.