Qatari shipping and maritime company Nakilat has partnered with international classification society American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) to develop its decarbonization strategy. Nakilat operates a fleet of 69 LNG carriers and four very large LPG carriers.
The project will ultimately see Nakilat’s vessels receive the ABS Sustain notation, demonstrating alignment with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Given its scale, the partnership also establishes a pathway for sustainability certification and reporting in the energy shipping space.
Nakilat said it is also leading a working group with its joint-venture partners to ensure its fleet operations meet International Maritime Organization decarbonization targets.
ABS’s Sustain notations were introduced to help marine and offshore operators meet the environmental, social, and governance requirements outlined in the SDGs. Its ‘Guide for Sustainability Notations,’ published in 2020, focuses on sustainability aspects of vessel design, outfitting, and layout that can be controlled, measured, and assessed. These include pollution and waste, coastal and marine ecosystems, energy efficiency and performance monitoring, low-carbon fuels, human-centered design, and asset recycling.
