Berge Bulk has announced the installation of a carbon capture system aboard its 63,000dwt Ultramax vessel, Berge Yotei, as part of its ongoing efforts towards decarbonisation.
Developed by Value Maritime, the system integrates carbon capture with an exhaust gas cleaning mechanism known as the Filtree System.
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It can capture up to 15 tonnes of CO₂ daily, which could lead to a 30% reduction in emissions during vessel operations, according to the company.
The Filtree System distinguishes itself from traditional scrubbers by removing both sulphur oxides and CO₂ from exhaust emissions.
The captured CO₂ is absorbed into a reusable amine solution, which can be offloaded at port for regeneration or reuse.
This approach supports various applications, including greenhouse cultivation, beverage production, and other industrial uses, thereby promoting a circular carbon economy.
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By GlobalDataThe pilot project is part of Berge Bulk’s Maritime Marshall Plan, which encompasses a four-pillar strategy for decarbonisation.
The pillars include fleet efficiency improvements, leveraging advancements in maritime technology, transitioning to alternative fuels, and investing in solutions for carbon capture through both technology and natural processes.
Berge Bulk’s commitment to carbon capture commenced in 2021 with a goal to plant 25 million trees through global reforestation initiatives. As of the end of 2024, 18.5 million trees have been planted.
Berge Bulk CEO James Marshall said: “Carbon capture is a key pillar of our decarbonisation strategy. While we remain committed to optimising fleet efficiency, installing decarbonisation technology, and switching to new fuels, we must also capture carbon at the same time.”
Berge Bulk has established three milestones for its decarbonisation efforts, including offsetting 100% of carbon emissions starting from 2025, constructing and operating a zero-emissions vessel by 2030, and achieving a fleetwide zero carbon emissions target by 2050.
While regulatory frameworks such as MARPOL and the EU ETS continue to develop, Berge Bulk is providing practical insights into the implementation, monitoring, and scaling of onboard carbon capture systems.
In March this year, Berge Bulk successfully retrofitted the world’s “first” Renk integrated front-end power system (IFPS) shaft generator on its vessel as part of its decarbonisation initiatives.
