Core Viewpoint - The Global Maritime Decarbonization Center (GCMD) successfully completed the world's first carbon capture pilot project in the shipping industry, demonstrating the potential for captured CO2 to be reused in industrial applications, thereby linking maritime decarbonization efforts with broader terrestrial carbon ecosystems [1][2]. Group 1: Project Overview - The pilot project consists of two phases: the first phase involves capturing 25.44 tons of CO2 from the container ship "Chang Ding" and transferring it to the receiving vessel "De Jin 26" [1]. - The captured CO2 is then transported to a terminal in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, and unloaded into tank trucks [1]. - The second phase, led by GCMD, involves transporting the captured CO2 to its final usage destination, where it is successfully utilized in the production of low-carbon calcium carbonate [1]. Group 2: Industry Implications - This cross-industry demonstration project indicates that CO2 captured from the shipping sector can be repurposed for industrial use, thus integrating maritime decarbonization with a wider carbon ecosystem [2]. - GCMD's CEO, Professor Lu Yueling, emphasized the importance of addressing technical and operational challenges in the unloading and utilization of ship-captured CO2, marking a significant step towards incorporating this captured CO2 into a broader circular economy [2]. - GCMD was established by six industry partners, including BHP, BW Group, and others, and has received funding support from the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore for eligible research and development projects [2].