It said: "Scandlines supports the initiative in order to ensure and engage in the implementation of the regulations in a way that benefits both environment and fair competition.”

The owner will support a “firm and transparent” enforcement of the sulphur regulations, it added.

The company has already introduced a hybrid propulsion system on one of its routes.

CEO Soren Poulsgaard Jensen said: “The ferries are operated by a ground-breaking hybrid propulsion system, which combines traditional diesel power with electric battery power.

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