As the shipping industry advances towards a low-emission future, tangible examples of progress are vital. One such is the MT Nexus Victoria — a 75,000 DWT LR1 tanker owned by MOL Energia and managed by Synergy Marine Group — which has recently become the largest vessel of its kind globally to operate with an integrated SOx Scrubber and Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) system.
The retrofit was completed during the vessel’s second special survey at Seatrium’s Benoi Yard in Singapore. This dual-function technology removes 99% of sulphur oxides (SOx) and particulate matter (PM) while also capturing up to 10% of carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions. The captured CO₂ is offloaded ashore and repurposed in greenhouse cultivation, sustainable fuel development and other circular economy applications.
“This project reflects the spirit of MEPC 83 — moving from discussion to deployment,” said Jesper Kristensen, Group CEO, Synergy Marine Group. “I would especially like to say well done to our team on board the Nexus Victoria, and to our vessel support colleagues ashore, including the attending superintendents.”
What distinguishes the Nexus Victoria retrofit is not just the technology—it’s the collaborative execution behind it. The initiative required seamless coordination between owners, shipyard engineers, equipment makers and Synergy’s technical and operational teams. The project was delivered with minimal downtime, showing how strategic alignment and disciplined execution can transform ambition into immediate and verifiable impact.
From Technical Managers to Strategic Enablers
Reflecting on the broader decarbonisation journey, Jesper Kristensen emphasised the role of ship managers as not just custodians of compliance, but partners in energy transition:
“Our role now touches all critical operational facets technical, regulatory, digital, and human. This positions ship managers at the heart of the industry’s transformation. A fundamental truth is that the greenest ton of fuel is the one that you do not burn at all, and that’s where we create real value — helping customers reduce emissions and strengthen supply chains.”
As Kristensen noted in a recent TradeWinds interview, the IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy must move beyond a one-size-fits-all blueprint. It should instead empower innovation, incentivise early movers and provide the regulatory clarity needed to unlock green infrastructure investments.
The Nexus Victoria is a modest but meaningful illustration of that mindset — where next-generation systems are actually deployed, not merely discussed. It also highlights how ship managers can drive scalable change, bridging aspiration with execution.
We extend our sincere thanks to MOL Energia for their continued trust and partnership. Collaborations like these demonstrate what is possible when technical ambition meshes with shared commitment.
