News / Suez Canal greenlights ships using HFO and bans use of open-loop scrubbers

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14/01/2020

Despite the recent introduction of low-sulphur regulations, the Suez Canal Authority (SCA) will continue to allow ships transiting the waterway to burn heavy fuel oil (HFO) without the need for scrubbers.

Adding to the confusion for ship managers is a ban by the SCA on the ...

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