Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping focuses on driving sustainable decarbonization in the global maritime industry by 2050 through collaboration, applied research, and regulatory reform.

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping focuses on decarbonizing the maritime industry by 2050 through collaboration, applied research, and regulatory reform.

Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping | 31,733 followers on LinkedIn. A not-for-profit, independent research- and development center bringing zero carbon solutions to the shipping sector | As our planet faces unprecedented environmental challenges the time has come for the shipping sector to step up decarbonization.  

The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping is a not-for-profit, independent, research and development center embarking on an ambitious journey driven by real action to steer the shipping sector on the course to zero carbon emissions. Today.
 

Chief Technology Officer | Alternative Fuels | Renewable Energy | Decarbonisation Strategies

Torben Nørgaard

PhD I Shipping & Supply Chain Management I Sustainability & Decarbonization I Business Strategies & Impacts in Emerging Markets

Majbritt Greve

Sidsel Bromose

Driving shipping energy transition | Executive Leadership | Asset and Infrastructure Development | Strategy | Sustainable Shipping Fuel Off-take |

Michael Heimann

Ammonia as a shipping fuel introduces new considerations in safety and ship design. Developing safe and energy-efficient ammonia-fueled ships is a critical milestone in achieving a zero-carbon future for the maritime industry. To support this transition, the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping (MMMCZCS) is plaunched its latest publication: 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗮-𝗙𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗹𝘀. This comprehensive guide provides a framework for designing container ships, bulk carriers, and tankers powered by ammonia, focusing on key areas such as: –– Safety considerations when using ammonia as a marine fuel –– Advice on how to assess the safety of ammonia-fueled vessels during the design phase –– Regulatory outlook for ammonia-fueled vessels –– Overview of ammonia ship technology systems and the main design considerations for each system –– Options for optimization of ammonia-fueled vessel designs (including case studies) Targeted at shipyards, ship designers, and shipowners/operators, this document compiles insights from Center projects to provide practical advice and up-to-date knowledge. It serves as a valuable resource for navigating the complexities of ammonia-fueled ship design as this innovative fuel gains momentum across the maritime industry. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3qjiApx #ZeroCarbonShipping

🌟 Last week marked an incredible milestone as the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and RMI launched Katalist, a not-for-profit registry designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. Katalist is an innovative ‘book and claim’ chain-of-custody model that connects freight customers with shipping companies. 🚢 This registry empowers freight customers to support the adoption of alternative fuels in shipping, making it easier than ever to align supply chain goals with climate ambitions. Together, we’re charting a course toward a greener future for maritime transport. 🔗 Learn more and explore how Katalist works here https://katalist.eco/ #ZeroCarbonShipping #Katalist #FuelingChange

🌍Fueling change, starting today! 🚀 🚢 We are proud to announce the launch of Katalist, a groundbreaking not-for-profit registry designed to accelerate the decarbonization of the maritime industry. Developed through a partnership between the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping and RMI , this new initiative is set to lead the way in reshaping the global shipping sector. Katalist is a non-profit platform that serves as a pivotal tool in connecting the demand and supply for low-emission shipping. Leveraging a ‘book and claim’ chain-of-custody model, Katalist facilitates the allocation of GHG reduction benefits to freight customers willing to pay for them, thereby supporting shipping companies using alternative fuels. 📈 As the need for decarbonization is immediate, Katalist offers impartial, secure and deployment-ready solutions for industry leaders who choose to act now. We are fueling change, starting today. Visit Katalist to learn more about our new initiative: www.katalist.eco #Katalist #FuelingChange #ZeroCarbonShipping #DecarbonizeShipping 🙏 An extended thank you to Energy Web Foundation and all our pilot partners for supporting us on this journey.

We are excited to announce the publication of our position paper, created in collaboration with the Global Maritime Forum : "Defining Additionality in the Voluntary Book-and-Claim Market in Deep-Sea Shipping." This position paper introduces a cohesive framework for interpreting "additionality" within the deep-sea shipping industry, with a focus on promoting consistency and integrity in the book-and-claim market. The book-and-claim system enables emission reductions, such as the use of low-carbon fuels, to be tracked and credited along the value chain, even if these actions occur separately from where the fuel is consumed. By aligning additionality with current shipping regulations, this paper aims to create a fair marketplace for all stakeholders—registries, issuers, buyers, and verifiers—while acknowledging that additionality criteria may evolve as the market grows. ''Establishing a common interpretation of additionality is essential for maintaining a level playing field and upholding the integrity of the book-and-claim market. This paper aims to serve as a shared reference for stakeholders across the ecosytem, fostering greater development and wider acceptance of the book-and-claim approach,'' says Frederik Jacobsen , Project Manager at the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/deuSyaaq

Our MMMCZCS delegation is off to COP29 Azerbaijan ! ✅ The maritime sector is a big part of the climate equation—100,000 commercial vessels worldwide consume roughly 300 million tons of fossil fuel every year, putting our emissions on par with Germany’s. But it’s clear that we’re not only part of the problem; we’re also part of the solution. At the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping , we’re focused on the full picture, from fuel production to emissions at sea. We need to rethink what powers global shipping, and what it means for the decarbonization journey of our industry. We need more than ambition—we need strong regulations to drive investments and scale up production. This is why we're at COP29. It’s an opportunity for leaders and delegates across all sectors to come together and drive meaningful change—not just for the maritime industry, but for the entire global effort against climate change. Let’s keep moving towards a sustainable future for shipping and beyond. Let’s make COP29 count! 🌱 #ZeroCarbonShipping #COP29

Last week, we hosted our second Ammonia Safety Roundtable. The Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping invited key stakeholders from across the maritime and shore-based ammonia ecosystem to discuss the unique safety challenges of ammonia as a fuel. Together, we explored the actions still required to make ammonia a safe and viable fuel option for the global maritime industry, identifying ways we can collectively move forward to achieve this goal. Since our last Roundtable in October 2023, we can note significant progress in ammonia safety, including: ✅ Interim guidelines from the International Maritime Organization for the safety of ships using ammonia as fuel ✅ Ammonia Bunkering Safety & Operational Guidelines issued by SGMF ✅ Insights into to seafarers' willingness to work on ammonia-fueled vessels ✅ Ammonia ship-to-ship transfer pilots that simulate bunkering operations, paving the way for bunkering when ammonia-fuelled vessels become operational The Roundtable fostered a discussion covering various critical areas, including knowledge-sharing between the shore-based ammonia industry and maritime sector, bunkering procedures, human factors, training, regulatory framework development, ship design and onboard safety systems, among others. We appreciate the contributions from our partners, American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) , Danish Maritime Authority , SGMF , INTERTANKO , ClassNK - Nippon Kaiji Kyokai , CF Industries , Lloyd's Register Maritime Decarbonisation Hub, Port of Rotterdam , Yara Clean Ammonia , Wärtsilä Marine , Maritime Technologies Forum, Navigator Gas , Port of Antwerp-Bruges , bp , A.P. Moller - Maersk , Cargill , Stolt Tankers , V.Group and NYK Line . Their commitment continues to propel this critical work forward. While there is still much to be done, we are seeing progress across the ecosystem in preparing ammonia as a safe marine fuel. This event contributes to that ongoing process, addressing the unique safety challenges and building the trust and acceptance essential for industry-wide adoption. Thanks to our partner Danish Shipping for hosting the Roundtable. Read more about the Center's work on Ammonia Safety here: https://lnkd.in/dV_xHBfU #ZeroCarbonShipping

Countdown to COP29: Decarbonising hard-to-abate sectors 🏭 In exactly 10 days, Denmark is headed to COP29 Azerbaijan , to push for net-negative emissions, a critical step in achieving the Paris Agreement’s targets. Leading the Group of Negative Emitters (GONE), launched at COP28, Denmark aims to build upon this alliance and drive global commitments toward cutting emissions by over 100%. Through strong public-private partnerships, Denmark is pioneering in resource efficiency, green fuels and carbon management. As one of the world’s largest shipping nations, Denmark is home to the world’s first container vessel to sail on green methanol and with significant CO₂ storage capacity in our subsoil, Denmark is paving the way for carbon capture solutions. Read more about the Danish ambitions going to COP29 and meet the partners of the pavilion committed to decarbonising the hard-to-abate sectors 👉 https://lnkd.in/dGr8Zf8e FLSmidth Topsoe A.P. Moller - Maersk Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping KOMPAS VC MAN Energy Solutions V.Group The Denmark Pavilion is organised by: Klima-, Energi- og Forsyningsministeriet | Udenrigsministeriet | DI - Dansk Industri | State of Green Denmark #COP29 #DKatCOP #PublicPrivateClimateAction

State of Green Denmark

🚢 Countdown to IMO MTMs: Taking Stock after MEPC 82 🌍 Our latest 'Countdown' newsletter covers the progress made during two intense weeks of negotiations at ISWG-GHG 17 and MEPC 82. Our experts were on the ground, participating in critical discussions on short- and mid-term measures that are vital for meeting the International Maritime Organization 's 2023 GHG Strategy. 🏆 The greatest achievement? A clear shift in focus among Member States from debating *if* net-zero is possible to *how* we can achieve it. As regulations evolve, both technical and economic measures, like the Goal-Based Fuel Standard (GFS) and GHG pricing, greater convergence will be needed on sufficient measures that can support a just transition to net-zero. Read the full newsletter for more insights on the road ahead as we move towards MEPC 83 in April 2025. 📰 Read the full newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dDFhbS4J 📧 Not a subscriber yet? Sign up for Countdown newsletter here: https://lnkd.in/dMeKbFth #ZeroCarbonShipping #IMO N.A. Download the attached PDF to access the links in the document

We are proud to launch our latest report entitled ‘Investigating maritime community perceptions of ammonia as a marine fuel’. To better understand the maritime community's perceptions of ammonia and key safety concerns, the Center surveyed over 2,000 respondents from across the shipping industry. The pool of respondents represented both seafaring and ashore professions and covered a range of different ages and shipping segments. The key takeaways from our report are: –– The survey found that the majority (approximately 59%) of respondents from across the maritime community were willing to sail on or work with ammonia-fueled vessels. –– Respondents' acceptance of ammonia as a marine fuel was conditional on appropriate training and certification. Top training priorities included management of ammonia leakage, emergency response and firefighting, maintenance and bunkering, and regulation. –– Respondents' primary safety concerns regarding ammonia as a marine fuel included toxicity and human health, leakage and emergency response, maintenance and storage, and air pollution. The results from the survey can support the maritime industry to develop the regulations, guidelines, and training requirements that will create a safer working environment for the maritime community working with ammonia as a fuel. Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/gps44c5R #ZeroCarbonShipping

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