IMOs-MEPC-issues-new-guidelines-to-boost-energy-efficiency - zambotimes.com

Posted - Friday, April 6. 2012

MANILA — The International Maritime Organization (IMO)'s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) has issued a series of guidelines to support the uniform implementation of mandatory measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) by global merchant marine fleet.
The MEPC also continued its intensive discussion on market-based measures for greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping.
It also adopted amendments to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) relating to regional arrangements for port reception facilities; and guidelines related to the implementation of the revised MARPOL Annex V (Garbage) and the Hong Kong Convention.
The MEPC also granted basic and final approval to a number of ballast water management systems that make use of active substances.
Guidelines for implementation of energy efficiency measures adopted
The MEPC adopted four sets of guidelines intended to assist in the implementation of the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI, which are expected to enter into force on Jan. 1, 2013:
• 2012 Guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships;
• 2012 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP);
• 2012 Guidelines on survey and certification of the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI); and
• Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI).

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