The British company specializing in carbon capture, Seaboundhas successfully completed its maiden voyage, capturing 78% of marine carbon emissions and over 90% of sulfur emissions from a container ship. This milestone was made possible thanks to the support of Hapag Lloyd and Lomar and was approved by ABS, after collecting data at sea for more than two months.
The conversion of marine emissions
During the pilot test, Seabound’s carbon capture device was installed on the Sounion Trader, a 3,200 TEU Lomar vessel that has been chartered by Hapag-Lloyd. Carbon emissions from the ship’s exhaust were captured and transformed into solid calcium carbonate granules, allowing them to be discharged at port.
The tests were carried out in the Mediterranean Sea, the Arabian Sea and the Persian Gulf over two months, capturing approximately one ton ofCO2 per day using a prototype system.
Seabound’s founders have indicated that these tests lay the groundwork for larger scale installations in the future. Alisha Fredriksson, CEO and co-founder of Seabound, said: “Our pilot project demonstrates that we can capture carbon emissions directly on board ships in a simple and cost-effective way. This breakthrough demonstrates that the shipping industry does not have to wait for new fuels or solutions to reduce its emissions in the future; we can start capturing carbon from the existing fleet today.“.
Since its founding in late 2021, Seabound’s rapid progress has attracted prominent investors, including Eastern Pacific Shipping.
The impact of carbon sequestration on maritime sustainability
The success of Seabound’s carbon capture device marks a significant move towards sustainability in the maritime industry. By offering a viable solution to reduce emissions from existing ships, this technology has the potential to accelerate the transition to cleaner and more sustainable maritime operations, contributing significantly to global efforts to combat climate change.
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