Classification Society DNV has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore-based ship owner and operator Pacific Carriers Limited (PCL).
The MoU builds on an earlier agreement signed back in 2020, with a renewed focus on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics, amongst others.
Sustainable, future-proof designs
Under the MoU, DNV will be collaborating with PCL on sustainable, future-proof vessel designs and decarbonisation strategies to accelerate the development of alternative fuels with net zero in mind.
In addition, DNV and PCL will continue earlier efforts to enhance PCL’s ESG roadmap as well as fleet management and optimisation measures.
Ship designs and alternative fuels
“We welcome the recent revision to GHG emission reduction targets by IMO at the MEPC80,” said Hor Weng Yew, Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of PCL.
"I am pleased to continue the collaboration with our valued partner – DNV – in areas of new ship designs and alternative fuels, which are key in our endeavour to net-zero."
Operational efficiency, digitalisation, and decarbonisation
The renewed MoU between DNV and PCL highlights our strong partnership in pursuit of improved operational efficiency"
Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO of Maritime, DNV said, "The maritime industry is rapidly changing, driven by digitalisation and stricter regulations pushing for fleet decarbonisation."
"The renewed MoU between DNV and PCL highlights our strong partnership in pursuit of improved operational efficiency and reduced GHG emissions. We're excited to continue leveraging our broad expertise to support PCL’s transition."
Emissions Connect
Echoing this sentiment, Cristina Saenz de Santa Maria, Regional Manager of South East Asia, Pacific & India, Maritime, DNV, said, “We are pleased to be growing our partnership with PCL through this MoU which signifies their confidence and trust in our technical capabilities. As experts in the field, DNV has the know-how and experience to support PCL in mitigating risks and achieving its emission goals in a safe, quality manner.”
In early 2023, DNV published a white paper on the role of biofuels in shipping’s future energy mix and launched Emissions Connect, a cloud-based platform that allows for the real-time verification and sharing of data across the maritime value chain.