Bulker operator SDTR Marine eyes CCS options
Written by Marine Log Staff
Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, regional manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, DNV Maritime (L) and Gao Dehui, CEO of SDTR Marine Pte Ltd signed the JDP agreement at SDTR's offices in Singapore.
Singapore-headquartered bulker operator SDTR Marine has entered into a Joint Development Project (JDP) with classification society DNV that will explore the feasibility of installing a carbon capture and storage (CCS) system on an 85,000 dwt Kamsarmax bulk carrier.
As part of the JDP, DNV and SDTR Marine will collaborate on a techno-economic analysis of CCS implementation aboard the bulk carrier. Utilizing DNV’s FuelPath, the study aims to evaluate the economic viability of different fuel and technology approaches under various fuel and CO2 price scenarios. The model takes into account future decarbonization mandates and SDTR Marine’s ambitious emission targets.
“CCS technology aboard maritime vessels represents a significant advancement in reducing the environmental footprint of the shipping industry,” said Gao Dehui, CEO of SDTR Marine Pte Ltd. “One of the most positive aspects of this technology is its ability to significantly decrease carbon emissions from ships. The exploration of CCS technology on our vessels epitomizes SDTR Marine’s commitment to environmental responsibility.”
“As the maritime industry advances towards decarbonization, shipowners must strategically plan for regulatory compliance and operational efficiency,” said Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, regional manager South East Asia, Pacific & India, maritime at DNV. “We are excited to be working with SDTR Marine to explore cost-effective fuel strategies to support their net-zero goals. Leveraging DNV’s global network and the expertise of our Maritime Decarbonization Center of Excellence in Singapore, we are well-positioned to guide the industry through this energy transition in compliance with IMO’s emission targets.”
CCS has gained increasing attention as the industry actively seeks innovative solutions to curb its carbon footprint. In 2023, DNV entered into a similar cooperation to explore the feasibility of CCS for a containership and Kamsarmax bulk carrier newbuild.
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