International Chamber of Shipping (ICS),
By the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
decision-makers in achieving the agreed CO2 reduction targets for 2030
help them identify the significant technical and operational changes they face
will be the maritime sector’s first finalised guide to IMO greenhouse gas regulations
has published.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: IMO Legislation Compliance Guide,
in the decarbonisation process to the IMO legislative framework and in particular MARPOL Annex-VI
Guidance on preparing for compliance with the 2021 amendments
for the maritime industry. The first guidance and support portfolio developed for the maritime industry
published as
The Guideline in question includes the following points;
Energy Efficiency Design Index for new ships (Energy Efficiency Design Index
Energy Efficiency Existing Ships Index (EEDI) and Energy Efficiency Existing
Reduction of carbon intensity using ShipIndex-EEXI),
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans for external audit and legal certification
(Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans-SEEMP),
Use of Operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII)
and collection of operational data, where ships are annually designated with an ‘A-E’ rating, and
Presentation,
Modification of existing ships, including information for shipbuilding.
ICS has an important position in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and
Through its role in IMO and its regular contact with governments and NGOs, greenhouse
is at the centre of facilitating and encouraging the gas debate.
Through its ongoing dialogue with the members of the shipowners’ association
their reservations in practice and the need to help them make informed decisions
gained a real understanding of the information they had heard.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions: Guidelines for Compliance with IMO Legislation price 150
British Pounds (£) and can be accessed from the official website of ICS.
Timeline for Harmonisation Requirements adopted before 2021 Energy
Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)
The EEDI is a newbuilding efficiency programme to reduce the CO2 emissions of newbuilding ships.
level of the construction of a new building standard. Standard,
IMO MEPC to increase stricter enforcement for future ships
revised periodically by the ship management organisation.
Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans (SEEMP)
Establishment and maintenance of Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plans,
As a result of the amendments made to MARPOL Annex VI in 2011, firstly in 2013
became compulsory in the year
Data Collection System for Fuel Consumption of Ships (DCS)
As of 1 January 2019, ships of 5,000 GT and above will be required to participate in IMO Data Collection
Use in the Data Collection System (DCS) and a Declaration of Conformity
Flag State or Recognised Organisation (Recognised Organisation
RO) verified fuel consumption data.
Requirements adopted in 2021 Energy Efficiency Index of Existing Ships (EEXI)
With effect from 1 January 2023, the carbon emissions of existing ships
intensity reduction is a target-based technique, similar to the EEDI.
measure provided through the Energy Efficiency Index of Existing Ships
will be required.
Improved SEEMP concept
The amendments made to MARPOL Annex VI in 2021 will allow for SEEMP, which is already mandatory.
introduces a new Part III. The enhanced SEEMP is similar to the philosophy of the IMO ISM Code
shall be subject to external verifications and audits.
Carbon Intensity Indicators (CIIs)
In addition, with the amendments made to MARPOL Annex-VI in 2021, the annual ‘A-E’
to indicate new and existing vessels with a carbon intensity rating
operational Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII) to be used have also entered into force.
Reporting of Carbon Intensity Indicators (CII) data
To be verified and reported using the modified version of the IMO DCS
data on carbon intensity will be required to be submitted annually.
Following reporting, ships will be required to submit a Declaration of Conformity with a rating of A-E.
they will receive.
2023 and BEFORE
Preparation for 1 January 2023
EEXI; calculation and review of the ship’s EEXI value and, if necessary, technical
plan for changes.
Preparation of EEXI technical files..,
December 2022 or before
SEEMP; a new document detailing the ship’s operational carbon intensity plan
SEEMP Part III should be established.
Once a satisfactory assessment has been made by the contracting authority or RO, the Compliance
Approval is issued.
Part III contains the annual operational CII values required for the ship until 2025.
1 January 2023
Updated SEEMP Part III available on board with the Approval of Conformity
Implementation.
In 2023, start of data collection and monitoring for CII.
1st periodic survey (IAPP)
Verification of the ship’s ‘Achieved EEXI’ value and EEXI technical file.
After the survey is appropriate, the International Energy
Efficiency Certificate (IEEC) is issued.
30 November 2023
When requested, conducting company audits related to SEEMP by the Administration/RO
for the deadline.
31 December 2023
End of 2023 in CII implementation.
YEAR 2024
1 January 2024
Start of CII implementation in 2024.
31 March 2024
Firms to submit the 2023 ‘Obtained CII’ for verification by the Administration/RO
for the deadline. After completion of the verification, a corrective action plan
unless required, the Declaration of Conformity is issued by the Administration/RO.
30 April 2024
2023 for ships that received an E rating in 2023;
Last deadline for submission of corrective action plan to be implemented in 2024 and 2025
Date
31 May 2024
An additional verification by the Contracting Authority/RO to verify that a corrective action plan has been established
verification (E-rated ships only).
Deadline for the contracting authority/RO to issue the ship’s 2023 Declaration of Conformity (31
valid until May 2025). The Declaration of Conformity contains the verified CII rating
(A-E) includes.
30 June 2024
Deadline for the transfer of CII data for 2023 to IMO DCS by the Administration/RO
Date.
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