Value Maritime’s carbon capture system gets ABS nod

An onboard carbon capture and storage (CCS) system developed by Dutch shipping technology firm Value Maritime has been given approval by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) for use on seagoing vessels.

PHOTO: Value Maritime’s carbon capture system being fitted onboard EPS’ MT Pacific Cobalt. EPS

Value Maritime says that its system can filter out sulphur and particulates and capture up to 40% carbon dioxide from a ship's exhaust. The captured carbon dioxide can be stored onboard in a “battery container,” which can be used to store and transport carbon dioxide to shore.

It further claims that the system’s carbon capture has “potential of exceeding 90% in the future.”

“Carbon capture onboard is a critical technology in the industry’s push for net zero,” said John McDonald, ABS chief executive and vice president.

Carbon capture technology has been attracting some interest among shipowners as it promises to reduce emissions immediately without switching fuels. Last month, Singapore-based shipping company Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) fitted one of its medium range (MR) tankers with a Value Maritime CCS.

By Tuhin Roy

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