On 16 (Wed.) Feb. 2022; CCS experts Mr.Gan Shaowei , Deputy General Manager of Technology & Information Department, and Mr. Wei Maosu, Senior Engineer from Science &Technology Innovation and Test Center were invited to made a one-hour presentation at the Webinar on “ Decarbonization ambition and practice in China” hosted by INTERCARGO. Representatives from about 50 INTERCARGO member companies attended the webinar.

IMO has been developing  lifecycle GHG and carbon intensity guidelines for maritime fuels and focusing on the consideration of mid-term and long-term GHG reduction measures, which will have a significant impact on future ship operations and new shipbuilding markets. Shipping decarbonization is not only bringing far-reaching influence on shipping itself but also reshaping the related industries such as energy supply, shipbuilding and manufacturing industries. While recognizing the challenges for getting to zero-carbon shipping, the industries also see opportunities.

In response to the need for closer collaborations among industries , CCS experts  shared with INTERCARGO members the implementation practice of the new ship carbon intensity regulations in combination with actual cases and analysis of the performance of the global fleet.

Mr.Gan Shaowei spoke from ‘China Industry Perspective on Shipping Decarbonization.The presentation focused on Shipping decarbonization ambition and practice in China, influence and challenges brought by decarbonization and China

industry’s perspective

Mr.Gan Shaowei introduced that the ultimate goal for shipping decarbonization in China was to achieve the net zero emission. While the goal is clear, the pathway to achieve the goal is still controversial and full of uncertainties for shipping industries both in China and globally. Energy transition is fundamental to shipping decarbonization but economic feasibility, fuel availability and sustainability are the most challenging barriers. In short term, LNG and dual fuel solution is more attractive. Among other fuels, methanol is perceived to have greater advantage in the long term. MBMs may spur the uptake of alternative fuels, but the effect is limited at present.

Mr.Wei Maosu made his presentation on the topic "EEXI / CII: the new challenges faced by shipowners today and in the future". It covers the analysis of EEXI status of major ship types among tankers, containers and bulkers in particular, as well as the measures to improve EEXI and CII , specific EEXI and CII case analysis , and the EEXI and CII technical service provided by CCS.

The presentations, followed by active Q&A sessions, were considered very insightful and well received.