The first order for an onboard carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) device developed by China’s Shanghai Marine Diesel Engine Research Institute (SMDERI) in connection with a newbuilding project has been placed.

The order was placed in for 12 Kamsarmax bulk carriers at Jiangsu New Hantong Ship Heavy Industry, which will carry China’s first new-building carbon capture system pilot project. At least one of these ships will be equipped with a CCUS device independently developed by CSSC SMDERI.

As per the local media report the design of these vessels will be based on SDARI’s Dolphin 82 design, powered by  MAN-B&W 6G50ME-C9.6 main engine, which meets the requirements of IMO Tier III and EEDI Phase III. The ships are reported to be scheduled for delivery between the end of 2024 and 2025.

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