Maersk claims 65% emission reduction from Singapore low sulphur switch
A switch to low sulphur fuel by Maersk Line in the port of Singapore has reduced particulate matter generated from vessels by at least 65% the company says, Seatrade Asia online reports. From the beginning of July Maersk switched to burning fuel with a maximum of 1% sulphur in the port of Singapore, and so far about 80% of its vessels have made the switch.
Maersk said the switch had reduced sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
generated by its vessels by at least 65%.“With this fuel switch, we are well on our way to achieve our target of implementing at least ten fuel switch programmes by 2015,” said Thomas Riber Knudsen, ceo for Maersk Line Asia Pacific region.
Maersk said the switch had reduced sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter
generated by its vessels by at least 65%.“With this fuel switch, we are well on our way to achieve our target of implementing at least ten fuel switch programmes by 2015,” said Thomas Riber Knudsen, ceo for Maersk Line Asia Pacific region.