Nakilat partners ABS to develop decarbonisation strategy

Qatari shipping company Nakilat has partnered with US-based classification society ABS to develop a decarbonisation strategy, it said on January 11.

Nakilat said its project team has worked closely with ABS sustainability specialists to map out decarbonisation pathways for the company’s fleet of 69 LNG carriers and four very large LPG carriers.

“The project will ultimately see Nakilat’s vessels receive the ABS Sustain notation, which demonstrates alignment with the UN's Sustainable Development Goals and establishes a pathway for sustainability certification and reporting,” the company said.

Nakilat CEO Abdullah Al Sulaiti said the company is also leading a working group with joint venture partners to ensure its global fleet operations meet with IMO’s decarbonisation targets. 

“Our focus is on sustainable development of Nakilat’s fleet beyond 2030, which contributes towards the realisation of Qatar National Vision 2030 and our own vision to be a global leader and provider of choice for energy transportation and maritime services,” he said.