FUEL STORAGE & HANDLING SYSTEMS IN ECA’S

Emission Control Areas (ECAs) are in place in several regions around the world and more will undoubtedly be identified in the near future. Because of the need to change to lower sulfur fuel in the ECA their implementation will have an immediate effect on fuel costs and vessel routing, particularly in later years when distillate fuel may be the only option to meet th 0.1% sulfur limit. This paper discusses the impacts of the ECA on vessel fuel costs on routes through the North American ECA and on and the design changes required in fuel storage and service systems. Please click here to read about the costs of operating in ECA's.