The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur emissions regulation in daily could lead to some charterers paying a premium on dry bulk vessels fitted with exhaust scrubbers. Maritime Strategies International said that because heavy fuel will be cheaper than the low-sulphur version post-daily, charterers would effectively pay more to hire a vessel. The analysts said a two-tier chartering market could emerge but long-term charters could lead to cost-savings agreements.
The implementation of the International Maritime Organization's low-sulphur emissions regulation in 2020 could lead to some charterers paying a premium on dry bulk vessels fitted with exhaust scrubbers. Maritime Strategies International said that because heavy fuel will be cheaper than the low-sulphur version post-2020, charterers would effectively pay more to hire a vessel. The analysts said a two-tier chartering market could emerge but long-term charters could lead to cost-savings agreements.