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Wah Kwong, QIYAO, Bureau Veritas launch feasibility study on carbon capture and storage on ships

CCS concept developed by QIYAO has completed laboratory testing, achieving a total carbon capture rate of over 85% so far; CCS unit can be designed for different ship types and sizes.

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Bureau Veritas (BV), Hong Kong shipowner Wah Kwong, and Shanghai Qiyao Environmental Technology Co. Ltd. (QIYAO), a subsidiary of Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute, have signed a cooperation agreement to study the feasibility of installing carbon capture and storage (CCS) units on existing ships to meet 2030 CII targets, according to BV on Monday (1 August).  

The study will focus on two types of bulk carriers in operation in the Wah Kwong fleet. 

Based on the specific design parameters of the vessels, QIYAO has developed a customised design of CCS units for the Wah Kwong fleet and submitted relevant drawings. BV reviewed the plans according to existing regulations and rules to ensure the safety of the vessels and equipment, and that the carbon emission reduction targets are effectively achieved during the operation of the vessels. Subsequent research work will be conducted for oil tankers.

Wah Kwong, QIYAO, Bureau Veritas launch feasibility study on carbon capture and storage on ships

The CCS concept developed by Qiyao Environmental Technology has completed laboratory testing, achieving a total carbon capture rate of over 85% so far and the system is in the process of continuous optimisation. The CCS unit can be designed for different ship types and sizes. The design approval of the CCS unit is under review.

The CCS system mainly consists of an absorption unit, a separation unit, a compression unit, a refrigeration unit and a storage unit. The main principle is that the organic amine compound solution reacts with the carbon dioxide (CO2) in the absorption unit, separating it from the rest of the exhaust gas. 

The dissolved carbon dioxide compound solution is desorbed at high temperature in the separation tower, before the extracted carbon dioxide is compressed, purified and cooled into liquid carbon dioxide and stored in a low temperature storage tank.

Alex Gregg-Smith, Senior Vice President & Chief Executive, North Asia & China, Bureau Veritas Marine & Offshore, said: “The transition to a greener shipping industry is critical. Carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) technology captured a total of 40 million tonnes of CO2 in 2021 according to the International Energy Agency (IEA), notably in industrial projects on shore.”

“This makes CCUS one of the options available today that could significantly contribute to achieve carbon neutrality, as well as a promising avenue for reducing emissions from shipping. We are very honoured to collaborate on this study.”

“BV’s expertise in supporting CCUS projects, combined with Wah Kwong’ and QIYAO’s technical and strategic capabilities, will help to spur the implementation of CCUS technology in the shipping industry.”

 

Photo credit: Bureau Veritas and Wah Kwong
Published: 3 August, 2022

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Pinnacle Marine and Abo Shoten ink MoU for B100 trial in Singapore

Pinnacle will carry out a 1,000-hour B100 biodiesel trial on an aluminium harbour craft in Singapore; Abo Shoten will contribute funding to support construction and operational expenses of the trial vessel.

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Pinnacle Marine and Abo Shoten ink MoU for B100 trial in Singapore

Singapore-based shipbuilding firm Pinnacle Marine on Wednesday (13 November) said it signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Abo Shoten, Ltd. to launch a collaborative research project centred on a full biodiesel (B100) trial.

Pinnacle will carry out a 1,000-hour B100 biodiesel trial on a 16-metre aluminium harbour craft within Singapore’s port waters. Other partners are NTU’s Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore Pte Ltd, and China Classification Society.

“As part of the agreement, Abo Shoten will contribute funding to support the construction and operational expenses of the trial vessel,” Pinnacle said in a social media post. 

“This MOU aligns with Abo Shoten’s Sustainable Development Goals, which emphasise sustainable practices, maritime decarbonisation, and environmental stewardship - principles that closely align with Pinnacle’s commitment to sustainability.”

The MOU was formally signed by the CEOs, Mr. Ren Wada of Abo Shoten and Mr. Fabian Lim of Pinnacle Marine.

“We look forward to continued collaboration with our partner in advancing maritime decarbonisation, including the construction, delivery, and successful operation of this research harbour craft powered by B100 biodiesel in our port waters,” the firm added.

Manifold Times previously reported Pinnacle signing a Research Collaboration Agreement with NTU Maritime Energy & Sustainable Development Centre of Excellence (MESD), Weichai Singapore Pte Ltd, and the China Classification Society.

Related: Biodiesel sea trial to be conducted on harbour craft in Singapore

 

Photo credit: Pinnacle Marine
Published: 14 November, 2024

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Winding up

Singapore: Liquidators set creditors meeting for An Shun Shipping, Dai Hai Shipping

Meetings will be held via videoconference at 11am and 2pm (Singapore time) respectively on 27 November, according to Government Gazette notices.

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Meetings for creditors of An Shun Shipping Pte Ltd and Da Hai Shipping Pte Ltd, which is in liquidation, has been scheduled to take place on 27 November, according to several Government Gazette notices on Wednesday (13 November). 

The meetings will be held via videoconference at 11am and 2pm (Singapore time) respectively. 

The agenda of the meetings will be as follows:

  • To approve the Liquidator’s remuneration plus disbursements with applicable GST incurred in the period of the Company’s liquidation from 21 January 2022 to 30 September 2023; and
  • Any other business.

The details of the liquidators are as follows:

Yit Chee Wah
Liquidator
c/o One Raffles Quay
#27-10 South Tower
Singapore 048583

Note:

  1. Proxies to be used at the meeting must be lodged with FTI Consulting (Singapore) Pte Ltd, via email to [email protected] by 12:00 p.m. (Singapore time) on 26 November 2024. Secured creditors (unless they surrender their security) must give particulars, the date the security was received and its value if they wish to vote at the Meeting.
  2. The Meeting shall be held by videoconference only. Details of the videoconference will be provided to only those creditors, via email, who have registered their interest in attending the Meeting via videoconference.

 

Photo credit: Benjamin Child
Published: 14 November, 2024

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Ammonia

KR and partners to develop safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering

KR, HD KSOE, HD HHI, KSS Line, and Liberian Registry will work together to develop standardised safety procedures that will set international benchmarks for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering.

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KR and partners to develop safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering

Classification society Korean Register (KR) on Wednesday (13 November) said it has formed a landmark partnership to develop the safety guidelines for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering (HD KSOE), HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI), KSS Line, and the Liberian Registry.

As the demand for ammonia-fuelled vessels rises, the partnership aims to establish robust safety standards for STS ammonia bunkering, an efficient method for supplying fuel to ammonia-fuelled vessels. 

“The safe bunkering of alternative fuels, like ammonia, requires rigorous risk assessment and the establishment of controlled zones,” KR said in a statement. 

“While standards for LNG and methanol bunkering have already been defined through various international industry standards, ammonia currently lacks relevant guidelines, highlighting the urgent need for the partnership’s research.”

To address this industry need, the five organisations involved will work together to develop standardised safety procedures that will set international benchmarks for ship-to-ship ammonia bunkering.

As part of the initiative, HD KSOE will perform risk assessments aligned with international industry standards, while HD HHI and KSS Line will utilise their expertise and experience in alternative-fuel vessels and ammonia carriers to evaluate controlled zones and safety procedures for ammonia STS bunkering. 

KR will verify the compliance of these safety procedures and issue an Approval in Principle (AIP) certificate. The Liberian Registry, overseeing the world’s largest registered fleet, will further review the validity of these safety procedures.

KIM Yeontae, Executive Vice President of KR’s technical division, said: “With the expected rise in ammonia bunkering demand driven by the construction of more ammonia-fueled vessels, this collaborative effort to establish safety standards is highly significant.”

“Through this partnership, KR is committed to advancing ammonia fuel technology and supporting the industry’s decarbonisation efforts.”

KIM Jungsik, Managing Director of the Korea Office at the Liberian Registry, said, “Just as we observed with the initial adoption of LNG STS bunkering, it is critical to establish regulations and procedures for ammonia as well.”

“Our Innovation and Energy Transition team will thoroughly review the safety protocols and support the development of international standards.”

 

Photo credit: Korean Register
Published: 14 November, 2024

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