CALCAREA Inc. and AURELIA Design B.V. have joined forces to bring ocean-based carbon capture technology to commercial shipping.
Under the collaboration, they seek to combine CALCAREA’s carbon removal process with AURELIA’s expertise in green ship design and e-systems integration, AURELIA said in its statement.
The partnership will focus on CALCAREA’s limestone weathering technology, a system that accelerates a natural process where CO₂ reacts with limestone and seawater, transforming it into stable bicarbonates stored in the ocean.
The two companies intend to develop a next-generation bulk carrier, fully integrating the CALCAREA reactor and supporting systems into the vessel architecture.
AURELIA will lead the naval architecture, system integration, and class compliance engineering, ensuring the technology can operate efficiently and safely in real ship conditions without effecting cargo capacity.
The study includes analysis of seawater flow dynamics, intake and discharge configurations, and hull shape, to maintain performance while minimizing fuel impact.
The design will serve as the foundation for a scalable and class-ready newbuild platform, AURELIA said.
“What makes this collaboration exciting is that it’s not just another retrofit – it’s a new generation of clean ship design built around a truly regenerative technology,” said Raffaele Frontera, founder and CEO of AURELIA. “CALCAREA brings a breakthrough CO₂ capture process, and AURELIA brings the design and system expertise to make it practical, class-compliant, and ready for industry adoption.”
