Berge Bulk trials onboard carbon capture system for further emission reductions

Singapore-based dry bulk shipowner Berge Bulk has installed a carbon capture system on board its Ultramax vessel, expecting a potential 30% reduction in emissions during operations.

The system, developed by Dutch maritime technology company Value Maritime, was installed on board Berge Bulk’s 2020-built 63,000 dwt Berge Yotei as part of the company’s decarbonization endeavour under the signature Matitime Marshall Plan.

Value Maritime’s system integrates carbon capture into an exhaust gas cleaning system known as the Filtree System and is designed to capture up to 15 tonnes of CO2 per day. This is said to represent a potential 30% reduction in emissions during the ship’s operations.

As explained, the Filtree System removes sulphur oxides and CO2 from a vessel’s exhaust, with CO2 absorbed into a reusable amine solution, which can be offloaded in port for regeneration or reuse.

“Carbon capture is a key pillar of our decarbonisation strategy. While we remain committed to optimising fleet efficiency, installing decarbonisation technology, and switching