Lloyd's Register officials sees HSFO availability as the 'bigger question' in North America

Shipowners that plan to burn high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) with exhaust gas scrubbers in North America may want to have a talk with their fuel suppliers.

While more expensive low-sulphur fuel oil be should in plentiful supply, the cheaper bunkers may be available only at the continent's larger bunkering facilities, according to a Lloyd's Register official.