Cargill Ocean Transportation and DNV GL are continuing their effort to bring cleaner air into the atmosphere.
The US commodities trader and the Norwegian classification society launched the second stage of "CO2 Challenge" at the SMM trade fair in Hamburg, Germany.
The initiative is aimed at finding new technologies that can lower ship's CO2 emissions by 10%.
First in-person meetings with start-ups providing innovative technologies were held at the DNV GL stand today.
“We’ve had a positive response to the CO2 Challenge,” said George Wells, Cargill global head of assets and structuring.
“As the CO2 Challenge continues, we are confident that we will continue to see interesting options.
About 70 proposals from 20 countries have come in since the project was announced in June, Cargill said. They include wind propulsion, engine optimization, air lubrication and hull optimization.
"With its emphasis on innovation, technology and sustainability, the SMM shows how our industry is moving forward on these issues. "
