Berge Bulk has completed the installation of a carbon capture system on board its 63,000 DWT Ultramax vessel, Berge Yotei, marking a key step in its decarbonisation journey under the company’s signature Maritime Marshall Plan for decarbonisation.
The system, developed by Value Maritime, integrates carbon capture into an exhaust gas cleaning system known as the Filtree System. It is designed to capture up to 15 tonnes of CO₂ per day, representing a potential 30% reduction in emissions during operations.
Closing the Loop: Reuse, Not Just Removal
Unlike conventional scrubbers, the Filtree System removes both sulphur oxides and CO₂ from a vessel’s exhaust. CO₂ is absorbed into a reusable amine solution, which can be offloaded in port for regeneration or reuse. Potential applications include use in greenhouses, beverage production, and other industrial processes — contributing to a more circular carbon economy.
“Carbon capture is a key pillar of our decarbonisation strategy. While we remain committed to optimising fleet efficiency, installing decarbonisation technology, and switching to new fuels, we must also capture carbon at the same time.” said James Marshall, CEO of Berge Bulk. “We’ve been actively capturing carbon through nature-based solutions on shore for many years, now it’s time to also start capturing carbon on board.”
Long-standing Commitment and Future Readiness
Berge Bulk’s commitment to carbon capture began in 2021 with a pledge to plant 25 million trees through global reforestation projects. By the end of 2024, 18.5 million trees had been planted. While regulatory frameworks such as MARPOL and the EU ETS are still evolving, Berge Bulk is already contributing practical insights into how onboard carbon capture systems can be implemented, monitored, and scaled.
The Maritime Marshall Plan in Motion
This pilot is part of Berge Bulk’s broader Maritime Marshall Plan — a four-pillar decarbonisation strategy focused on:
- PILLAR 1 — Maintain a relentless focus on imroving fleet efficiency;
- PILLAR 2 — Leveraging the latest advances maritime technology;
- PILLAR 3 — Converting to new fuels;
- PILLAR 4 — Investing in solutions to capture the remaining carbon through technology and nature.
Berge Bulk has set three key decarbonisation milestones
- Offset 100% of carbon emissions from 2025 onward;
- Build and operate a zero-emissions vessel by 2030;
- Achieve zero carbon emissions fleetwide by 2050.
A Call to Collaborate
As the industry looks to decarbonise, Berge Bulk emphasises the need for collaboration across governments, ports, technology providers, and regulators to develop the infrastructure, protocols, and commercial models needed to support carbon capture at scale.
About Berge Bulk
SAFE | EFFICIENT | SUSTAINABLE
Berge Bulk is one of the world’s leading independent dry bulk owners and has an outstanding record for its reliable, safe and efficient delivery of commodities around the world. Starting out with 12 vessels in 2007, the company now owns, operates, and manages a fleet of over 100 safe and fuel-efficient vessels, equating to an owned carrying capacity of more than 15 million deadweight tonnes.
Berge Bulk’s vision is to lead the world to a zero-carbon future through safe, efficient and sustainable shipping.
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