The International Maritime Organization (IMO) decided to reduce Green House Gas emissions, with a goal of reducing emissions by 50% in 2050.

New regulations to reduce CO2 emissions from shipping was agreed upon at the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee 76th session (MEPC 76).

The new regulations will come into effect on 1 January 2023. 

The objective of EEXI is to bring efficiency to existing ships under the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI).

This technical measure and compliance will require a one-time certification.

To achieve compliance under EEXI requirement, ship have two choices to reduce emission of CO2. They can either choose to install a main engine power limitation (EPL) device, or install energy saving devices which will increase efficiency of vessel.

Another way of achieving compliance is to switch to lower carbon fuels like LNG.

CII is related to operation of the vessel and introduced to drive continuous improvement of efficiency in seaborn transport and will require ships to become more energy efficient every year.

Unlike EEXI, CII is operational index, and calculation is based on IMO DCS reporting.

Under this part of regulation ships will be rated on yearly basis in categories A, B, C, D and E, with A being most efficient, and C being minimum level of compliance.

Vessels rated D for 3 consecutive years or E on any year will have to present approved action plan to be in compliance.

In order to achieve compliance before the deadlines, we recommend that owners start their process to get their ships certified for EEXI and calculate CII at the same time to be prepared for upcoming regulation.

Our team of technical experts are ready to assist owners in any options they chose to comply with the requirements.

EEXI

• • EEXI calculation and EEXI technical file preparation
  • Improving EEXI for non-compliant ships by installation of Engine Power Limitation (EPL) system
  • Onboard Management Manual preparation

CII

• • Carbon Intensity Indicator assessment based on IMO DCS reported data (rating of vessel)
  • Possible means of improvement of CII by both technical and operational means

Our scope of services includes documentation collection, follow up, co-operating with engine manufacturers on EPL, arranging surveys by class society and related processes in demonstrating compliance with MEPC 76 requirements related to EEXI and CII.

For owners that has choose alternative options other than EPL to meet EEXI requirements (e.g. energy saving devices or lower carbon fuels), detailed calculations will be assessed case by case basis due to a number of variables and complexity.

A tailored plan should be made to fit your unique requirements. With depth of retrofitting experience, our technical experts provides practical inputs from ship operation perspective to ensure that your interest are always protected and represented throughout the process to achieve compliance.