SOUTH Korea's Hyundai Merchant Marine (HMM) has acquired the nation's first methanol-powered container ship, hmm Green, on March 25.
The 9,000 TEU vessel is part of HMM's ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reflecting broader industry trends and national priorities in South Korea.
In February 2023, HMM placed an order for nine eco-friendly ships, including seven from HD Hyundai Samho and two from HJ Shipbuilding, reports BusienssKorea.
HMM Green utilises bio-methanol produced from waste resources like scrap tires, which can reduce carbon emissions by over 65 per cent, sulphur oxides (SOx) by 100 per cent, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by up to 80 per cent compared to traditional fossil fuels. This aligns with the European Union's Emission Trading System (ETS), which considers carbon emissions to be zero for fuels that achieve such reductions.
The box ship is equipped with various eco-friendly technologies, including a nitrogen oxide reduction device, shore power facilities (AMP), electric heaters, and ballast water treatment systems (BWTS).
These innovations are crucial in minimising the environmental impact of shipping operations, adhering to stringent regulations set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and regional bodies like the EU.
The ship is set to be deployed on the India-Mediterranean route (FIM), a strategic lane in global trade that underscores the economic importance of eco-friendly shipping.
HMM's initiative not only enhances competitiveness but also aligns with global efforts toward carbon neutrality, a movement gaining momentum across industries worldwide.
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The 9,000 TEU vessel is part of HMM's ambitious plan to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045, reflecting broader industry trends and national priorities in South Korea.
In February 2023, HMM placed an order for nine eco-friendly ships, including seven from HD Hyundai Samho and two from HJ Shipbuilding, reports BusienssKorea.
HMM Green utilises bio-methanol produced from waste resources like scrap tires, which can reduce carbon emissions by over 65 per cent, sulphur oxides (SOx) by 100 per cent, and nitrogen oxides (NOx) by up to 80 per cent compared to traditional fossil fuels. This aligns with the European Union's Emission Trading System (ETS), which considers carbon emissions to be zero for fuels that achieve such reductions.
The box ship is equipped with various eco-friendly technologies, including a nitrogen oxide reduction device, shore power facilities (AMP), electric heaters, and ballast water treatment systems (BWTS).
These innovations are crucial in minimising the environmental impact of shipping operations, adhering to stringent regulations set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) and regional bodies like the EU.
The ship is set to be deployed on the India-Mediterranean route (FIM), a strategic lane in global trade that underscores the economic importance of eco-friendly shipping.
HMM's initiative not only enhances competitiveness but also aligns with global efforts toward carbon neutrality, a movement gaining momentum across industries worldwide.
SeaNews Turkey
