Vahana Aryan, which is the flagship vessel of Vahana Marine Solutions DMCC based in Dubai, has achieved a significant milestone as it became the first-ever jackup unit to receive DNV's Abate-Ready notation.
This particular notation is specifically created to assist offshore units' operators and owners to recognize and implement strategies that can lead to a reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Despite the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) having imposed numerous regulations for reducing sea-going vessels' carbon intensity, offshore installations are still not subjected to the same rules.
Consequently, with the rising pressure from stakeholders, the offshore sector is striving to enhance sustainability at their installations, and is keen on exploring various approaches for achieving this goal. Through DNV's Abate notation, offshore operators can take steps towards reducing GHG emissions and promoting sustainable practices. The notation provides a comprehensive framework that outlines operational and technical GHG abatement measures, thereby facilitating offshore industry stakeholders to reach their targets.
”At Vahana Offshore, we are committed to playing our part in achieving a sustainable future,” said Mr. Narish Nathan, CEO of Vahana Offshore. “We recognize that reducing environmental impact requires collaboration with all stakeholders, and we will work closely with them to prioritize emission control. As part of this effort, we encourage everyone to adopt an “each one, teach one” approach to reduce emissions” he concluded.
“We are delighted to award the first Abate-Ready notation for a jackup unit to Vahana Marine Solutions and we are pleased to work with a partner that is so engaged and committed to achieving its climate goals,” said Torgeir Sterri, SVP and Director of Offshore Classification at DNV. “Our Abate class notation is already proving to be a successful resource for offshore owners wishing to reduce GHG emissions and fulfil carbon reduction targets and we expect it to become a key part of the offshore industry’s carbon reduction commitments in the coming months and years.”
Bijali Nair, VP and Regional Offshore Manager South East Europe, Middle East & Africa, DNV Maritime, commented: “It is encouraging to see such early adoption of the Abate notation by Vahana Marine Solutions. We hope their commitment to GHG reductions can inspire other regional offshore players and ultimately help us all achieve our climate goals.”