Euronav Compass Work 〈PRO | PICK〉

A VLCC like the Euronav Compass is not just an engineering asset; it is a geopolitical weapon. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, tanker routes have been redrawn.

The Compass is fitted with a closed-loop scrubber, allowing it to burn cheaper high-sulfur fuel oil while meeting IMO 2020 sulfur caps. This saves approximately $5,000–$8,000 per day in fuel costs compared to burning VLSFO. Euronav Compass

Built by the Belgian tanker giant Euronav (now part of CMB.TECH), the Euronav Compass is not a one-off marvel but a template. It is a sister ship to the Euronav Capricorn and part of a series of “super eco” VLCCs designed to answer a simple question: How do you transport two million barrels of oil profitably when the world wants you to disappear? A VLCC like the Euronav Compass is not

In 2020, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) capped global sulfur emissions at 0.5% (down from 3.5%). Owners had two choices: burn expensive Very Low Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO) or install Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (scrubbers). This saves approximately $5,000–$8,000 per day in fuel

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