Berge Bulk completed the installation of a carbon capture system on board its 63,000 DWT Ultramax vessel, Berge Yotei.

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 tons of CO2 daily, representing a potential 30% reduction in emissions during operations.

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, in a statement. “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.”

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.