Design, Integration and Economic Assessment of Onboard Carbon Capture Storage (OCCS) Systems in Maritime – Mastering Technical Integration and Commercial Viability of Carbon Management in Modern Shipping Fleets

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Understand OCCS as an end-to-end system rather than a standalone technology
• Analyse CO2 capture technologies and their applicability to maritime systems
• Evaluate energy penalties and operational constraints on net abatement
• Assess onboard integration challenges including space, weight and power
• Recognise conditioning, storage and offloading requirements
• Interpret regulatory frameworks and MRV requirements
• Estimate economic feasibility versus alternative decarbonisation pathways
• Identify key deployment bottlenecks including downstream infrastructure

• Shipowners and Operators responsible for fleet performance, compliance, and commercial viability
• Marine Engineers and Technical Managers assessing technical feasibility of OCCS integration
• Decarbonisation and Sustainability Managers analysisng OCCS alongside alternative pathways to support net-zero targets, ESG reporting, and compliance with frameworks from the International Maritime Organization.
• Project Managers in Maritime and Energy sectors coordinating cross-functional teams to evaluate OCCS deployment, timelines, risks, and stakeholder alignment.
• Policy and Regulatory Professionals developing and interpret maritime and environmental regulations.
• Consultants and Advisors supporting clients in evaluating OCCS feasibility and cost-benefit analysis.
• Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) companies involving in CCUS and energy transition projects
• Oil and Gas operators transitioning into CO₂ transport and storage (T&S) and carbon management services
• CO₂ transport and storage developers, including pipeline operators, shipping companies and storage site operators
• Port authorities and infrastructure developers enabling CO₂ handling, storage and logistics
• Classification societies and verification bodies supporting certification and compliance frameworks

• Basic
• Intermediate

The training will be delivered through a combination of instructor-led lectures that provide structured technical and commercial insights, supported by real-world case studies drawn from current OCCS projects. Participants will engage in interactive group exercises, applying concepts to practical vessel and project scenarios, as well as scenario modelling sessions that enable real-time evaluation of OCCS performance and economic implications. The learning experience is further reinforced through quantitative assessments, where participants analyse capture efficiency, cost structures, and system trade-offs. Throughout the course, open discussions and Q&A sessions will be encouraged to facilitate knowledge sharing, critical thinking, and practical problem-solving.

Your Expert Course Leader is a Technical Director specialising in carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), onboard carbon capture and storage (OCCS), maritime decarbonisation, and industrial energy transition strategies. He currently leads strategic decarbonisation and carbon management engagement, advising Global 1000 organisations across the energy, mining, maritime, and heavy industry sectors on the technical, economic, and operational deployment of carbon management solutions.

With extensive international project experience, he has led and contributed to multiple high-impact studies focused on OCCS feasibility, CCUS systems, and maritime decarbonisation pathways. His work centers on evaluating real-world deployment constraints, energy penalties, infrastructure readiness, and system integration challenges associated with onboard carbon capture technologies. One of his most notable OCCS engagements was the project titled “Navigating the Gap: An Evidence-Based Assessment of Onboard Carbon Capture & Storage (OCCS) for Maritime Decarbonisation”, commissioned by Transport & Environment. This comprehensive study assessed the technical feasibility, operational constraints, onboard storage requirements, CO₂ offloading logistics, downstream transport infrastructure, monitoring and verification considerations, and economic viability of OCCS deployment across different vessel categories and operating conditions. The project also benchmarked leading OCCS pilot and demonstration projects globally, providing strategic insights into the future role of OCCS within maritime decarbonisation pathways.

In addition to OCCS-focused work, he has led multiple techno-economic assessments of CCUS technologies across industrial sectors, including studies on carbon capture systems for blast furnaces, glass melting furnaces, and small-scale industrial applications. His expertise includes developing system-level models integrating capture, conditioning, transport, and permanent storage to assess deployment feasibility, infrastructure bottlenecks, and cost-performance trade-offs under evolving regulatory frameworks such as the EU ETS and IMO decarbonisation measures. He has also contributed to major international CCUS benchmarking and intelligence initiatives, including support for the EU Clean Energy Technology Observatory (CETO) / JRC CCUS Status Report, where he analysed capture technologies, transport and storage infrastructure maturity, industrial deployment trends, and emerging innovation areas across the European CCUS ecosystem.

He is an active contributor to international conferences and thought leadership platforms. He presented at the 17th International Conference on Greenhouse Gas Control Technologies (GHGT-17) on CCUS deployment pathways for hard-to-abate industries and has participated in industry roundtables on CCUS commercialisation and infrastructure development at the Carbon Capture Summit Europe. He has also authored more than 20 publications and strategic analyses related to CCUS, industrial decarbonisation, maritime carbon management, and OCCS deployment challenges.

Alongside his industry work, he serves as an Associate Professor and Lecturer in Materials Science and Engineering, combining technical depth with practical industrial application. He holds two Master of Science degrees in Materials Engineering and has a background in nuclear and advanced materials sectors, with expertise in ageing management, corrosion monitoring, failure analysis, and industrial systems reliability.

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