Korean Consortium Installs Carbon Capture System on Sub-Panamax Boxship

A consortium of Korean maritime technology companies has successfully installed a proprietary onboard carbon capture system on a sub-Panamax boxship. Verification and operational testing of the system will commence shortly. Samsung Heavy Industries, HMM, Panasia, and Korea Register collaborated to develop the carbon capture system using entirely Korean components. Within just over a year of initiating the project, the system has been fully integrated into the 2,200 TEU boxship HMM Mongla, following a thorough risk assessment and review by the class society.

Carbon capture technology is gaining recognition as an effective method for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, attracting significant interest from the international community and the shipping industry. A spokesperson from Korea Register emphasized the importance of this successful project in advancing decarbonization efforts within the shipping sector. Initial research on onboard carbon capture systems shows promising results, with potential to reduce CO2 emissions by 82-90 percent, according to BV.

While onboard carbon capture presents a promising solution for reducing emissions, it also poses unique challenges. The captured carbon must be stored onboard until the end of the voyage, requiring careful consideration to accommodate the additional volume and weight of the gas. Despite these challenges, early adopters such as Capital Gas, MOL, TotalEnergies, and others are exploring the potential of carbon capture technology. Initial testing on the LNG carrier Seapeak Arwa suggests that capture rates of around 85 percent are achievable, showcasing the viability of this innovative solution.

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