Test of new exhaust gas cleaning system
26. September 2011
| Editorial staff Ship&Offshore
As part of its drive to cut sulphur emissions from its fleet towards zero, Maersk Line will test a new exhaust gas cleaning system.
Maersk Line will test an advanced scrubbing system developed by BELCO® and designed for installation at Maersk Line and Maersk Tankers vessels. The high efficiency technology can cut SOx emissions by more than 97%, as the Danish ship operator states. The system will be operational on container ship "Maersk Taurus" in 2012 and can be in use throughout the voyage if conditions are appropriate.
Maersk Line expects the new technology to complement the company’s operational measures, such as fuel switch implementations.
