Uni-Tankers achieves 37.6% CI reduction, paving the way for 2030 sustainability goals

Danish shipping company Uni-Tankers has achieved a 37.6% reduction in the carbon intensity (CI) of its owned and operated fleet measured against the 2008 IMO baseline.

As informed, the accomplishment has been independently verified by classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), which confirmed that the firm’s efforts align with industry standards and expectations.

Uni-Tankers stated that the milestone underscored its ongoing commitment to sustainability and indicated that they were on track to achieve its 2030 goal of a 40% reduction in carbon intensity.

Lefteris Karaminas, ABS Manager of Global Sustainability, shared his insights, noting that ship emissions had become an increasingly important consideration for vessel owners, encompassing both air emissions and discharges to the sea. He explained that growing regulatory pressure, along with charterers making decisions based on vessel emissions and ports offering incentives for cleaner vessels, had created a need to monitor and record emissions.

“We are very pleased that the outcome of the ABS benchmarking service to the latest IMO strategy confirmed Uni-Tankers’ alignment with all trajectories relating to the reduction of GHG emissions,” Daniele Bottino, ABS Manager, Business Development, added.

“Companies actively engaged on energy management and the energy transition can see how the result of their actions fairs against the IMO targets and adjust their strategy accordingly. ABS offers a range of services, assisting companies to diligently pursue their decarbonization journey.”

Uni-Tankers has made significant strides in enhancing the sustainability of its fleet. Notably, fuel-saving technologies have been implemented on 11 out of 16 owned vessels in 2022-2023, a notable increase from the 7 vessels in the preceding fiscal year.

Furthermore, in collaboration with the Bunker Holding Group, the company conducted B30 biofuel testing on its vessels during 2023. This initiative aligns with a broader commitment to environmental responsibility.

The results from the B30 biofuel testing revealed a substantial reduction of particle emissions by up to 42% compared to traditional LSMGO fuel. While no significant changes in NOx emissions were observed, there was a noteworthy 18% decrease in carbon monoxide emissions, according to Uni-Tankers.

In April this year, the shipowner collaborated in the first ship-to-ship (STS) methanol bunkering demonstration in the Caribbean at the Port of Point Lisas in Trinidad and Tobago together with its partners Waterfront Shipping, the National Energy Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago, Paria Fuel Trading Company, NYK, Green Marine, Bunker Holding, and Dan Bunkering.

These initiatives collectively demonstrate Uni-Tankers’ commitment to promoting sustainable practices within the maritime industry. The company has recognized that decarbonization is an essential component of its strategy for a more sustainable future.