Berge Bulk continues to push the boundaries of sustainable shipping, recently retrofitting its 299-meter Newcastlemax bulk carrier, Berge Dachstein, with the Renk Integrated Front-end Power System (IFPS). Developed by Germany-based RENK Group, this advanced shaft generator technology reduces fuel consumption and emissions by drawing power directly from the ship’s main engine crankshaft instead of auxiliary engines.
Key Environmental Benefits of IFPS Installation
- Fuel savings: At least one tonne per day.
- CO2 emissions reduction: Over three tonnes per day.
- Lower reliance on auxiliary engines, enhancing operational efficiency.
Following this milestone, Berge Bulk announced plans to equip two more vessels with IFPS this year, reinforcing its commitment to green technology.
Berge Bulk’s Maritime Marshall Plan for Decarbonization
The company’s sustainability roadmap includes:
- Offsetting 100% of Scope I emissions from 2025 onward.
- Building and operating a zero-emission vessel by 2030.
- Achieving net zero across its 90-ship fleet by 2050.
To meet these goals, Berge Bulk has explored various eco-friendly solutions, including:
- Wind-assisted propulsion:
- In October 2023, Berge Olympus was retrofitted with four BARTech WindWings from Yara Marine Technologies, making it the most powerful sailing cargo ship in the world.
- Ammonia-powered bulk carriers:
- In February 2024, Berge Bulk ordered two 210,000 dwt dual-fuel ammonia-powered Newcastlemax vessels from Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Heavy Industry.
- These 300-meter ships are set for delivery in 2028.
Through strategic retrofitting, next-gen vessel designs, and alternative fuel adoption, Berge Bulk is taking decisive steps toward a low-carbon maritime future.
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Source: OFFSHORE ENERGY
