ME Production has partnered with Everllence PrimeServ Omnicare to provide comprehensive lifecycle support and pre-docking maintenance for marine scrubber systems. The collaboration addresses a critical industry wave where units installed during the 2019-2020 IMO sulphur cap rollout now require major overhauls. By combining technical expertise with global service networks, the partnership helps shipowners optimize equipment reliability, cut operational risks, and maintain strict compliance.
Frederikshavn, Denmark | July 13, 2026 – In a strategic move to address a looming maintenance wave in the maritime sector, ME Production has entered into a formal cooperation agreement with Everllence PrimeServ Omnicare. The partnership is designed to strengthen lifecycle support for Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), giving shipowners and operators a more structured roadmap to plan and execute scrubber maintenance during scheduled drydockings.
As scrubbers remain a cornerstone technology for vessels operating on high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO), ensuring their long-term reliability and environmental compliance is more critical than ever. However, maritime operators frequently grapple with component wear, system reliability, shifting regulatory frameworks, and the complex challenge of defining an accurate maintenance scope before a vessel enters the shipyard.
The 2019–2020 Scrubber Wave Meets Evolving Regulations
The push for structured lifecycle support comes at a pivotal moment for the industry. Many exhaust gas cleaning systems installed around 2019 and 2020, just as the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) global sulphur cap came into force, are now hitting the milestone where key components require their first major overhaul.
At the same time, regulatory pressures are intensifying operational and financial stakes:
- EU Emissions Trading System (ETS): Expanding carbon pricing frameworks mean system inefficiencies carry a heavier financial penalty.
- FuelEU Maritime: New regulatory mandates demand meticulous compliance, placing a premium on peak equipment performance.
- Asset Longevity: Keeping existing scrubber systems operating at their highest standard helps safeguard vessel economics against rising regulatory costs.
Comprehensive Lifecycle Support from Dock to Deck
Through this collaboration, ME Production and Everllence will deliver an end-to-end service offering tailored to eliminate guesswork during drydockings. The joint framework covers:
- Condition Assessments: Thorough pre-docking inspections to evaluate actual component wear.
- Maintenance Planning: Defining the exact maintenance scope prior to arrival at the shipyard.
- Repair Recommendations & Execution Support: Hands-on assistance throughout the drydocking process.
By identifying maintenance needs early and executing necessary work while the vessel is already out of service, operators can mitigate the risk of unexpected failures, sidestep costly follow-up repairs, and optimize overall equipment performance.
The partnership bridges ME Production’s niche technical expertise in scrubber design and manufacturing with Everllence PrimeServ’s extensive global service network, deep drydocking experience, and Omnicare’s structured lifecycle approach. This guarantees customers seamless coordination from initial inspection and planning through execution and post-docking follow-up.
Industry Leadership Perspectives
Kim Pedersen, Chief Commercial Officer at ME Production, emphasized the synergistic value of the alliance “By combining ME Production’s scrubber expertise with Everllence PrimeServ’s global service network, detailed pre-docking inspections, and structured service planning, we can deliver the high-quality support our customers expect. Together, we help ensure vessels leave the shipyard in the best possible condition, with reliable scrubber systems that meet current standards incorporating the latest technologies and best practices.”
Echoing this sentiment, Thomas Andreassen, Global Business Development Manager, Omnicare at Everllence PrimeServ, pointed to the financial and operational pitfalls of inadequate pre-planning “Nobody wants to discover six months after a drydocking that a critical component should have been inspected, repaired, or replaced while the vessel was already out of service. Our objective is straightforward: define the right maintenance scope before the docking starts and execute it correctly. That improves reliability, reduces operational risk, and helps customers avoid unnecessary costs later on.”
Scope and Outlook
Initially, the cooperation will concentrate heavily on inspections, maintenance, routine repairs, system conversions, and comprehensive lifecycle support for already-installed scrubber units.
Ultimately, the joint market offering aims to empower shipowners and operators to maximize equipment availability, strictly maintain regulatory compliance, extend asset life, and aggressively reduce operational risk across their fleets.
About ME Production
ME Production is one of the world’s leading providers of high-quality marine Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS), specializing in the design, manufacture, and lifecycle support of scrubber systems for the global shipping industry. Supported by a global service network, the company delivers inspections, maintenance, repairs, upgrades, retrofits, and technical support to shipowners, operators, and shipyards worldwide. With a mission to create cleaner air by developing green solutions, ME Production’s integrated approach helps customers maximize equipment availability, ensure environmental compliance, and extend the operational life of their scrubber systems.
About Everllence
Everllence is a leading provider of propulsion, decarbonization, and efficiency solutions for the marine, energy, and industrial sectors. Through PrimeServ, its global aftersales organization, Everllence delivers comprehensive lifecycle support via a worldwide network. Combining deep technical expertise with a strong local presence, PrimeServ helps customers optimize performance, improve reliability, extend asset lifetime, and advance their decarbonization objectives through maintenance, spare parts, technical services, digital solutions, upgrades, and retrofit projects.
Source: ME Production