Hamworthy lauds its scrubbers In-depth | ENVIRONMENT
Krystallon technology for removing SOx and particulate matter from exhaust gases is proving its value with a four shix order set to be followed by more orders from signifi cant players in the maritime industry.
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amworthy’s growing role as a systems integrator able to off er ship-wide engineering solutions
is adding a new dimension to its ability to meet and exceed new and coming environmental regulations. In an eff ort to meet the requirements
of upcoming regulations the company has sought to acquire firms that have taken significant steps towards achieving cleaner shipping. Last year, for example, Hamworthy acquired Krystallon, the company responsible for ensuring that exhaust gas scrubbing was included as an alternative to distillates to meet sulphur emissions limits set by the European Union (EU) and the International Maritime Organization (IMO). The effectiveness of marrying an
innovative technology with an established engineering brand supported by worldwide service was quickly verifi ed. Krystallon secured high profi le shipboard trials with leading shipping companies, in the process proving that the technology could achieve 98% sulphur suppression while burning MDO. Other suppliers have subsequently secured test installations. However, it was only after the establishment of Hamworthy Krystallon
an important milestone for Hamworthy Krystallon, but also for exhaust gas scrubbing in the marine industry in general. Messina, DSME and Hamworthy are leading names in the shipping industry, demonstrating that seawater scrubbing will become a mainstream marine technology.” Messina’s £5 million order is for four sets
Sigurd Jenssen, managing director, Hamworthy Krystallon Ltd, said there is a lot of interest in the Krystallon scrubbers from European and Asian yards alike.
that the fi rst commercial order for exhaust gas scrubbing was secured. Last month, Italian owner Ignazio
Messina & C. selected Hamworthy Krystallon seawater scrubbers for four new 45,000dwt con-ro ships under construction at Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering (DSME), South Korea. Sigurd Jenssen, managing director, Hamworthy Krystallon Ltd, said: “T is is
of scrubbers, which includes a scrubber for each of a vessel’s main engines and one attached to the auxiliary engine. According to Mr Jenssen the pay-back time will be around two years, calculated on the current price difference between the distillate, gasoil and HFO (heavy fuel oil). “We are in discussions with other
owners,” confirmed Mr Jenssen, “but these fi rst commercial orders show that shipowners can use HFO, there is a lot of interest from European yards for retrofi ts and from Korean and Chinese yards also,” he added. The company said it is particularly
targeting the 4000-5000 vessels that will be operating in the North Sea and Baltic emission control areas (ECA), though he did concede that some older vessels may not be able to fi t scrubbers. T e system will also be able to document
compliance with new regulations, either through a system monitor that is connected
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