New Recommended Practice Aims to Standardize OCCS Implementation
Classification society DNV has introduced a Recommended Practice (RP) to establish a consistent framework for evaluating the performance of onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS) systems in maritime operations.
The newly published guidance provides shipowners, operators, and technology developers with a structured approach to measurement, reporting, and verification (MRV) of captured carbon emissions. This initiative is expected to accelerate the adoption of OCCS solutions by addressing key technical and operational challenges.
Key focus areas of the RP include:
- Performance benchmarking for OCCS installations
- Safety and compliance considerations
- Integration with existing vessel systems
- Verification protocols for captured carbon volumes
The document serves as a critical step toward scaling carbon capture technologies across the maritime sector, supporting the industry’s decarbonization objectives while ensuring operational reliability.