Leading multipurpose ship (MPP) operators AAL and Zeamarine have outlined plans to implement low-sulphur fuel surcharges next month.

Their strategy is in stark contrast to MPP rival Spliethoff, which is opting to install scrubber technology on most of its fleet.

Singapore-based AAL unveiled that it would adopt low-sulphur fuel from 1 September, with the additional cost to be worked out on a case-by-case basis.