The European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) has published the final two reports in a series of six, focused on alternative fuels and decarbonisation technologies. The reports were contracted from a consortium led by ABS, which includes CE Delft, Arcsilea and Texas A&M University.
A 360-degree analysis of nuclear power and synthetic fuels, specifically the renewable e-fuels of e-diesel, e-methane and e-methanol, complete a project for EMSA designed to support the European Commission, the Member States, the shipping sector and European ports in the transition to carbon-neutral shipping.
Each report features analyses using various criteria such as greenhouse gas impact, sustainability, availability, scalability, techno-economic aspects, regulations, risk and safety.
“At ABS, we continue to support the global energy transition through in-depth research and collaboration with industry partners,” said Vassilios Kroustallis, ABS Senior Vice President, Global Business Development. “This set of six reports together represents a substantial body of work that advances the safe adoption of these fuels, which will be the foundation of the industry’s move to low- and zero-carbon operations.”
The four-year project began in 2021 with the objective of studying key aspects of the decarbonisation of shipping, including alternatives such as biofuels, ammonia, hydrogen, wind-assisted propulsion, synthetic fuels and nuclear power. The initiative is part of EMSA’s mission to provide technical assistance to the European Commission and Member States in the promotion of sustainable shipping and support the shift to low- and zero-carbon operations.
