The Global Center for Maritime Decarbonization (GCMD) has teamed up with PSA International to drive sustainable practices in port ecosystems. With PSA’s role as a strategic partner, the collaboration prioritizes the integration of alternative fuels and advanced technologies, enabling infrastructure development essential for reducing emissions and enhancing operational efficiency in maritime logistics.
A project led by OGCI, GCMD, and Stena Bulk assessed the feasibility of onboard carbon capture in shipping. REMARCCABLE found retrofitting OCCS on the Stena Impero could reduce CO2 emissions by 20% annually with minimal fuel penalty. Initial costs are high, but further research could make OCCS more viable. Collaboration is key to overcome challenges.
A six-month trial is underway to study the cost and impact of long-term continuous use of biofuels on large vessels. Japan’s NYK is partnering with the Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonization to support biofuel adoption in the shipping industry. The trial will evaluate challenges like corrosion and maintenance costs to establish industry guidelines.
