by Hamid Daiyan, ABS Sustainability Manager, MTF Member, and Gwilym Stone, UK MCA Deputy Director for Regulations and Standards, MTF Member

The shipping industry faces a challenge today in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Recognizing that international shipping contributes to global emissions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set an ambitious goal of achieving net-zero emissions from ships by or around 2050.

Hitting this target will most likely require multiple approaches, including energy efficiency solutions, alternative fuels, and other new technologies.

One solution currently being developed as a promising measure for mid-term maritime decarbonization is onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS).

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