Onboard carbon capture and storage, OCCS for short, has made significant strides towards commercial reality. Several systems are now operating at sea, marking a major milestone in the development of this technology. One full-scale installation is demonstrating the capture of around fifty percent of the carbon dioxide emissions from a vessel's engines, a crucial step towards reducing the maritime industry's carbon footprint.
While this progress is promising, challenges remain before OCCS can be widely adopted. Technical hurdles, such as the cost and efficiency of the systems, must be overcome. Additionally, regulatory frameworks will need to be established to support the deployment of OCCS on a large scale. Despite these challenges, the potential benefits of OCCS make it an area worth continued investment and research. As the maritime industry continues to evolve, OCCS could play a key role in reducing emissions and mitigating the impact of climate change.