However, due to the long lifetime of engines, it will take decades before measures on existing ships are implemented on a significant scale. (ipcc.ch)
«We have signed two preferred supplier agreements within a short period of time, both for PureBallast to be installed onboard existing ships,» says Lars Renström, President and CEO of the Alfa Laval Group. (alfalaval.com)
Because the sail can easily be added onto existing ships, Wrage believes that shipping companies will embrace the technology as fuel prices continue to rise. (discovermagazine.com)