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Maritime Onboard Carbon Capture & Storage (OCCS) Feasibility
Exploring the Future of Shipping Decarbonisation through Onboard Capture, Port Reception, and Offshore Storage
Created byGopalakrishnan Veilumuthusamy
Last updated 2/2026
English
English
What you'll learn
- Explain how OCCS works and its role in shipping decarbonisation.
- Assess the feasibility of onboard capture, port reception, and offshore storage.
- Identify the technical, economic, and regulatory challenges for adoption.
- Apply case study insights to evaluate OCCS in real-world contexts.
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Course content
6 sections • 6 lectures • 58m total length
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of shipping or maritime operations (helpful but not mandatory)
- Familiarity with climate change and decarbonisation concepts such as CO₂ emissions, energy transition, or IMO targets
- Interest in engineering, sustainability, or port/energy infrastructure
- No advanced math or engineering required — key concepts will be explained in simple, practical terms
- Open to professionals, students, and policymakers who want to understand the future of shipping decarbonisation
Description
Maritime Onboard Carbon Capture & Storage (OCCS) Feasibility
The maritime industry faces a defining challenge: how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while maintaining the efficiency of global shipping. While alternative fuels such as ammonia, methanol, and hydrogen are emerging, their large-scale adoption will take decades. In the meantime, Onboard Carbon Capture and Storage (OCCS) is gaining attention as a potential bridging solution to meet decarbonisation goals.
This course explores the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of OCCS and its integration into the maritime sector. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
The science and engineering behind onboard carbon capture systems
How captured CO₂ can be safely transferred to port reception facilities
The role of pipelines and offshore geological storage under the seabed
Global initiatives, pilot projects, and real-world case studies (e.g., Wärtsilä, Northern Lights, Rotterdam CO₂ hub)
The regulatory and market drivers (IMO 2050 targets, EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime) shaping adoption
Key feasibility questions: scalability, cost, energy penalties, safety, and infrastructure requirements
By the end of this course, learners will be able to critically evaluate OCCS as a decarbonisation pathway, understand the opportunities and limitations, and position themselves to engage in future-ready shipping strategies.
Who This Course Is For
Maritime professionals, engineers, and sustainability managers
Port operators, logistics providers, and infrastructure planners
Policy makers and regulators shaping climate strategies for shipping
Students and researchers in marine engineering, energy, and environmental sciences
Learning Outcomes
After completing this course, you will be able to:
Explain how OCCS works and its role in shipping decarbonisation.
Assess the feasibility of onboard capture, port reception, and offshore storage.
Identify the technical, economic, and regulatory challenges for adoption.
Apply case study insights to evaluate OCCS in real-world contexts.
Who this course is for:
- Maritime professionals, engineers, and sustainability managers
- Port operators, logistics providers, and infrastructure planners
- Policy makers and regulators shaping climate strategies for shipping
- Students and researchers in marine engineering, energy, and environmental sciences