South Korean flagship HMM plans to conduct field tests this year of an onboard carbon capture system for containerships along with compatriots Samsung Heavy Industries and Panasia, a scrubber manufacturer which has latterly developed carbon capture technology.
A feasibility study has already been carried out, which showed that no major reconfiguration of existing equipment is required and that the additional kit onboard will not hinder vessel stability.
In addition, HMM has decided to replace the propellers of six containerships with more efficient ones specially designed for slow steaming, a potential nod towards the expected downturn in container fortunes. The replacement process will start in 2024, and HMM expects to increase energy efficiency by 8-9%.
Tags: Carbon Capture, HMM, Panasia, Samsung Heavy
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