Landmark ban on scrubber discharges agreed by 15 European nations in coastal waters

Environmental groups welcome decision by north-east Atlantic organisation Ospar

Scrubber discharges will be banned from 2027 in 15 European nations' coastal waters. — Scrubber discharges will be banned from 2027 in 15 European nations' coastal waters.Photo: Jonathan Boonzaier

Gary Dixon

TradeWinds correspondentLondon

Published 30 June 2025, 13:12Updated 30 June 2025, 14:28

European Union Scrubbers