News / Brittany Ferries cancels LNG conversions for SECAs and opts for cheaper scrubbers

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Leading European operator Brittany Ferries has cancelled plans to retrofit some of its fleet with LNG fuel tanks in preparation for the forthcoming introduction of new sulphur emissions regulations in Northern Europe at the beginning of next year.

From 1 January, vessels sailing in the sulphur emissions control areas (Seca) will be banned from using the current heavy fuel oil (HFO) which has a 1% sulphur oxide (SOx) content, and instead be required to burn distillate diesel fuel with a 0.1% ...