There's a reason why Transpetrol doesn't have exhaust gas scrubbers on any of its ships.

The Belgian tanker owner takes a negative view on the technology that allows ships to burn heavy fuel oil after the start of the IMO 2020 sulphur cap.

Not a fan

“It is fair to say that from a purely technical perspective, I have always disliked scrubbers, said Michiel Rutten, the company's chief executive.