With little over eight months left before the IMO 2020 sulphur cap implementation date, the total number of scrubber orders for container ships has risen to over 540 units. That's according to maritime research company, Alphaliner. Swiss-based Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has ordered an estimated 180 units while Taiwanese shipping major, Evergreen, has over 90 scrubbers on order. Maersk has already committed US$263 million for the installation of scrubbers on 50 of its containerships, reversing its previous position to rely primarily on low sulphur fuel to comply with the new IMO regulations.
