Thursday, June 24, 2021

New Tanker Demonstrates Potential to Exceed IMO’s Emissions Targets

 Acclaiming their newest vessel as “an international flagship concerning the environment and climate,” the Swedish shipowner Furetank reports that through the use of advanced systems they were able to achieve a very low environmental score, helping the company to already meet the IMO’s emission targets for 2050. The tanker incorporates a range of technologies building on current vessel designs, including dual-fuel gas propulsion, batteries, and shore power.

Source: https://www.maritime-executive.com/article/new-tanker-demonstrates-potential-to-exceed-imo-s-emissions-targets