Onboard Carbon Capturing Technology in Maritime Transportation

In this paper an attempt is made to highlight causes for carbon and GHG emission particularly from the shipping transportation across the globe. Shipping transportation is expected to increase by more than 2% during 2024 and 2028 as per reports of UNCTAD. More rises in transportation means more carbon emission globally. Without action, emissions could reach 130% of their 2008 levels by 2050. Total de-carbonization, zero GHG emission should be a target for the maritime nations to curb the carbon emission. There are many methods available for carbon capturing at the source to reduce carbon emissions from shipping industry. In this paper various methods of on-board carbon capturing are discussed. Use of four stroke engine to reduce emission in place of two stroke engine has also been discussed.