Strategies for Decarbonizing Shipping Industry
Infographic series released under CC-BY-NC-ND licensing by UMAS highlight the pathways for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in international shipping. Efficiency measures and transition to renewable energy and zero-carbon fuels are essential to meet the IMO's emission reduction targets. The use of electro-fuels, electricity from renewable sources, and limited bio-fuels can help achieve a sustainable solution, tailored to different vessel types. Further efforts are required to transition the maritime industry to zero-carbon fuels.
- Shipping industry
- Decarbonization strategies
- Greenhouse gas emissions
- Renewable energy
- Zero-carbon fuels
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HOW CAN SHIPPING DECARBONISE? The infographics are released under CC-BY-NC-ND license so that they can be shared widely and reused in presentations with attribution to UMAS. Maritime consultancy delivering applied solutions for a carbon constrained future
Pathways for international shipping emissions The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shippingby at least 50% by 2050 (compared to 2008 emissions), with a strong emphasis on reaching zero emissions. Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk 2
Efficiency measures Some of the needed emissions reductions can be achieved immediately using technical and operational energy efficiency measures. Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk 3
Renewable energy potential Efficiency gains alone can t achieve the IMO s GHG reduction targets. A transition to zero-carbon fuels and electricity from renewable energy resources is needed. Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk International shipping will need approximately 20-40EJ of energy a year. For example, this is about 2.5-5% of South America's total renewable energy potential or 0.4-0.7% of that of Africa. 4
Zero-carbon fuels for shipping Using a mix of electro-fuels and electricity, both made from renewable energy, plus some limited bio-fuels, shipping can achieve the IMO GHG target and reduce its emissions further. Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk A number of limitations are associated with bio-fuels. That is why electro-fuels and electricity generated from renewable energy are likely the more sustainable option. 5
No one solution fits all Different solutions suit different vessel types based on size, power and range requirements. Deep-sea shipping requiring electro- fuels Large tonnage and considerable range requirements, including large container ships, bulk cargo and gas carriers, larger tankers, cruise ships, RoRo ferries, etc. Short-sea or domestic shipping suitable for electrification Relatively small tonnage and limited range requirements, including small cargo ships and tankers, barges, ferries. Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk 6
Further work is needed to transition the maritime industry to zero-carbon fuels Scale up production of renewable energy production & zero-carbon fuels Infrastructure Improve availability and reduce costs Scale up deployment of zero- emission vessels Ship level Develop supportive policy, standards and rules Regulations Infographic produced by UMAS: www.u-mas.co.uk 7
HOW CAN SHIPPING DECARBONISE? The infographics are released under CC-BY-NC-ND license so that they can be shared widely and reused in presentations with attribution to UMAS. For more information visit: www.u-mas.co.uk Maritime consultancy delivering applied solutions for a carbon constrained future
