Phased retrofits offer compliance path for ageing bulkers
- A new Cosco study shows phased retrofits can help older small- to mid‑sized bulkers meet emission rules without expensive fuel conversions
- A 10-year-old kamsarmax case study proposes a three-phase retrofit strategy combining speed reduction, carbon capture and biofuels
- With 1,000+ bulkers facing CII downgrades by 2026 and limited green fuel infrastructure, phased retrofits offer practical compliance path
Study finds that small- and medium-sized ageing dry bulk carriers can meet tightening IMO emission standards without the need for expensive alternative fuel conversions
