Korea’s first onboard carbon capture system (OCCS) using purely domestic technology has been successfully installed, reports classification society, Korean Register.
The project began in April 2023 in tandem with HMM, Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI), and PANASIA. The system was installed on the 2,200 teu container ship, HMM Mongla and is now ready for internal verification testing.
“Carbon capture technology is highly regarded as one of the effective measures for reducing greenhouse gases, drawing significant attention from the international community and the shipping industry,” said KR in a statement.
“Based on the experience and outcomes of this successful project, KR will make every effort to support the shipping industry in timely decarbonisation.”
The OCCS captures, liquefies and stores carbon dioxide from the exhaust gases generated during the ship’s operation.
This technology is seen as one of the most promising carbon reduction technologies, making it a credible solution for reducing greenhouse gas emissions from ships in the future.
The project partners say they hope that these trials will help inform maritime leaders when they discuss the possibility of OCCS at the next meeting of the IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee.
