ABS published industry-leading guidance on shipping power and propulsion decarbonization technologies, says a press release published on their website.
GHG emissions reduction
The ABS Advisory on Decarbonization Applications for Power Generation and Propulsion Systems considers the technological complexity, current application, available fuel options, current regulatory requirements and safety concerns of the main systems that could reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
ABS Advisory focus
According to Georgios Plevrakis, ABS Director, Global Sustainability, ABS has developed a series of documents to reference available carbon-reduction strategies realising the overall challenges of 2050 IMO targets.
2050 IMO targets
This advisory is the latest assistance for shipowners evaluating their power generation and propulsion system options for future fleets.
These technologies will be the cornerstone of achieving the industry’s decarbonization ambitions, and this advisory is another example of ABS’ commitment to supporting the industry in reaching the 2050 targets safely.
While GHG impact is a complex issue that encompasses the total emissions generated during the well-to-wake lifecycle, the advisory focuses on the impact from tank-to-wake that is directly linked to the vessel’s power generation and propulsion.
Technologies covered
Technologies covered by the advisory include steam and gas turbines, fuel cells, wind, solar and nuclear as well as batteries and supercapacitors, carbon capture and internal combustion engines.
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Source: ABS
