The new IMO regulations to reduce sulphur, nitrous oxides and other particulates means new building and conversion requirements for vessels. Conversion can run into the millions for just one vessel.<\/p>\n
The tanker Bit Oktania<\/i> owned by Tarbit Shipping is currently in dry dock for routine maintenance at G\u00f6taverken. At the same time it is being upgraded with a new catalyser system to help meet the new environmental demands.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe try to keep installation costs at the lowest possible levels to mitigate the high costs experienced by ship owners due to new environmental demands\u201d, said Jos Goris, managing director of Damen Shiprepair, G\u00f6taverken.<\/p>\n
It’s quite a challenge though even for a huge concern like Damen \u2013 although there are clearly more positives than negatives attached to the work.<\/p>\n
Mr Goris added: \u201cIt gives us the opportunity to develop new ways of cooperating with our Scandinavian suppliers and we experience a knowledge increase, which has a positive effect on our workforce.\u201d<\/p>\n
Further, it also fits with Damen\u2019s strategy to promote sustainable operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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