Maritime firms launch trial for LNG vessel emissions monitoring

Lloyd’s Register, Seapeak, Kongsberg Maritime, and Tunable have launched a joint development project to validate continuous emissions monitoring technology on LNG-fuelled vessels. Announced at Gastech 2026 in Bangkok, the initiative aims to improve emissions compliance and data reliability within the maritime industry.

The project will utilize Kongsberg Maritime’s Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS), which incorporates Tunable’s gas analysis technology, on a new LNG carrier scheduled for delivery in early 2027. Lloyd’s Register will serve as the independent verifier, comparing actual CO2 emissions recorded by the vessel against engine test bed data and default emissions factors.

By assessing the performance of the CEMS under real operating conditions, the partners intend to evaluate the regulatory applicability of direct CO2 measurement under International Maritime Organization (IMO) and European Union (EU) emissions reporting frameworks. The goal is to increase confidence in emissions data for shipowners, charterers, and regulators.