- CCUS technologies position LCO₂ shipping as a cost-effective and flexible solution for connecting emission sources with storage sites.
- KOMAC’s 40,000 CBM LNG-fuelled, hydrogen-ready LCO₂ carrier design addresses the growing demand for carbon transport infrastructure.
- The Approval in Principle (AiP) from RINA marks a key milestone in advancing IMO 2050 decarbonization efforts.
- RINA and KOMAC plan to deepen collaboration, reinforcing their commitment to low- and zero-carbon shipping innovation.
The newly developed 40,000 CBM LNG-fuelled, hydrogen-ready liquid CO₂ carrier has received Approval in Principle (AiP), marking a step forward in practical solutions for the IMO 2050 decarbonization goals. The AiP was granted to Korea Maritime Consultants Co., Ltd. (KOMAC) by RINA, the multinational inspection, certification, and classification society.
KOMAC’s Role in Expanding LCO₂ Carrier Development
Carbon Capture, Utilization, and Storage (CCUS) technologies are increasingly recognized as a key pathway toward decarbonization and a cost-effective route to achieving net-zero emissions. Within this framework, shipping provides an efficient alternative to pipelines for transporting CO₂ from emission sources to storage sites. With shorter lead times, greater flexibility, scalability, and simplified permitting processes, LCO₂ shipping offers a practical and often more economical solution.
Despite its potential, the LCO₂ shipping market is still in its early stages, with only a few vessels currently operating or under construction. This underlines the importance of developing new ship designs that can meet future demand. KOMAC’s new vessel design addresses this gap, capturing the momentum of international projects that are shaping the segment’s growth.
The Approval in Principle (AiP) awarded to KOMAC by RINA represents a step forward in maritime innovation. The future-ready design incorporates LNG as a fuel and the ability to produce hydrogen on board, providing an efficient solution in line with the IMO’s 2050 decarbonization targets.
Commenting on the achievement, Simone Manca, North Asia Marine Vice President at RINA, emphasized that the AiP highlights the strong collaboration between RINA and KOMAC, as well as their shared commitment to advancing low- and zero-carbon shipping. He noted that the project not only reflects technical excellence but also demonstrates the spirit of partnership driving sustainable innovation in marine design. Both organizations plan to build on this milestone, deepening their collaboration to expand the role of LCO₂ carriers in the global carbon transport infrastructure.
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Source: RINA
