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Time for a spring clean

Soon, ship owners will have to think seriously about cutting the toxic chemicals their vessels pump out. The International Maritime Organization is introducing new rules which will demand a cut in the toxic emissions from shipping fleets.

Using less fuel would solve this problem. Could SkySails be the answer?



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Tankers will soon have to reduce emissions produced by burning pricey fuel.
Tankers will soon have to reduce emissions produced by burning pricey fuel.
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    Image: Christophe Libert
 

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