MAN Global Sulphur Cap 2020 Industry survey report

MAN PrimeServ 16 Offset fuel costs and minimize downtime RETROFIT SOLUTIONS It is widely accepted that fuel prices are set to rise following the 2020 Sulphur Cap. To maintain their competitiveness against this change, many businesses are already investing in fuel-saving retrofit solutions. This is not the first time the industry has reacted in this way; a similar approach was taken in reaction to Slow Steaming practices. In addition, while low sulphur fuels are beneficial for the environment, they can present some challenges for the engines. Low sulphur fuels contain a higher proportion of cat fines, which if left unchecked will potentially result in significantly greater engine wear and tear, and therefore vessel downtime. The financial consequences of this, as well as damage to brand reputation, are clearly understood. As such, installing a solution to protect your engine from cat fines is essential. Are you planning to install any retrofits or upgrades to deal with the expected higher fuel prices? 34% Yes, definitely 19% Yes, most likely 13% No, most likely not 20% No, definitely not 11% Don’t know 3% Won’t answer 50 25 0