Lloyd’s Register (LR) has awarded its first class notation for onboard carbon capture to Eastern Pacific Shipping’s (EPS) tanker, the Pacific Cobalt.
This chemical tanker, built in 2020, has been retrofitted with Value Maritime’s Filtree System, which enables it to cut CO2 emissions by up to 40%. The notation, known as Emission Abatement Carbon Capture & Storage (EACCS) (Amine, HFO), confirms that the onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) system meets LR’s safety and performance standards.
This class notation will further support OCCS installations on ships giving industry confidence in the technology’s ability to support shipping’s decarbonisation goals.
… said Nick Brown, LR CEO
The Filtree System combines a SOx exhaust cleaning mechanism with CO2 capture, using seawater to remove sulphur oxides and particulate matter from exhaust gases. The remaining CO2 interacts with amine compounds, which bind the gas and store it onboard in tanks.
The combined commitment and engineering expertise of EPS, LR, and Value Maritime have made onboard carbon capture a reality, paving the way for OCCS technology to significantly contribute to sustainable maritime operations.
… commented Jurriaan Guljé, Operations Director, Value Maritime
This process reportedly reduces the energy and cost typically associated with carbon capture and storage. The CO2-saturated amine is replaced with fresh amine during port calls.
Meanwhile, Cyril Ducau, Chief Executive Officer, Eastern Pacific Shipping highlighted that the partnership with LR and Value Maritime showcases a collective commitment in achieving the industry’s emissions reduction targets, decarbonising shipping.
