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Decarbonization options for bulk carriers

Owing to their unique fleet structure, trade patterns and operating environment, bulk carriers require a different approach to handling decarbonization compared to most other ship types. Maximizing energy efficiency, combined with the use of biofuel and potentially on-board carbon capture and storage, seems to be the most promising strategy in the short to medium term, while working towards a faster adoption of low-carbon fuels for newbuilds in the longer future.

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The challenge of maritime decarbonization)
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Rising fuel and decarbonization costs)
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Promising fuel options: Biofuels)
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Promising fuel options: LNG)
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Going carbon-neutral with reduced energy demand)
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Efficiency and cost advantages through energy efficiency)
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Maximizing efficiency – general optimization options)
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Essential, low-investment optimization measures suitable for most bulkers in operation)
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Machinery and equipment-related retrofitting measures )
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Hydrodynamic retrofitting measures )
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Wind-assisted propulsion systems )
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Gearless vessels: Minimizing time spent in port to maximize profitable time and reduce emissions )
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Geared vessels: Power plant optimization and improved cargo intake)
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On-board carbon capture and storage )
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Newbuilds – general measures to consider  )
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Making energy efficiency a topic of charter negotiations)

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