The shipping industry, the backbone of global trade, is also a major contributor to Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Developed under the structure of the Initial IMO Strategy on Reduction of GHG Emissions from Ships, technical (EEXI) and operational (CII) amendments require ships to improve their energy efficiency in the short term and thereby reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.
While the basics of CII are widely understood, it is vital that we understand how to comply with these regulations...
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has made significant strides at the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 82nd session, although much work remains to finalize key measures for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in shipping.
The primary focus of MEPC 82 was on advancing a global fuel GHG standard (GFS) and a levy to ensure that the “polluter pays” principle is applied, raising revenues to support a “just and equitable energy transition”.
The GFS aims to set minimum GHG...
Introduction
The 2023 GHG Strategy of the IMO set ambitious targets – a 40% cut in carbon intensity by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2050. The organization underlined that the achievement of these targets could be finalized only with the introduction of new fuels, zero or near-zero GHG emission fuel.
The strategy includes lifecycle GHG intensity for marine fuels. It considers emissions from the ‘cradle to the grave stage’, from the time of production to the time of burning, and encourages a...
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Ammonia (NH3) is emerging as a potential marine fuel due to its zero carbon dioxide emissions when combusted.
“Green Ammonia”, the environmentally friendly version, which is produced using renewable energy sources, is the sustainable alternative to conventional ammonia. This provides ship owners with a fuel option that could have no well-to-wake CO2 emissions, which will assist in meeting IMO’s 2050 emissions reduction targets.
Ammonia as a Maritime Fuel
Traditionally known for its use in...
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The maritime industry is in the midst of a transformative shift, focusing on boosting energy efficiency and cutting down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Central to this evolution are key initiatives (EEXI, CII) by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
While the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) focuses on setting technical standards to ensure ships meet specific energy efficiency requirements, the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) Rating assesses the operational performance of...
The maritime sector acts as a lifeline of the world economy in terms of trade and transportation. In recent years, digitisation, automation, and IOT have made considerable changes to improve efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
The maritime industry is undergoing drastic change to reduce its environmental impact, and hence, many decarbonisation efforts have been introduced in recent years.
Decarbonization is the key to a sustainable future for the maritime industry, and...
As the maritime industry braces itself to decarbonize, concerns over carbon emissions escalate, thus intensifying the quest for alternate sources of energy.
Amidst this, an array of alternative energy sources are emerging and promise to redefine the future of maritime.
This article examines viable green fuel options for the marine sector, breaking them into three main categories: infrastructure, safety, and availability.
BiofuelBiofuels have taken centre stage in the maritime industry’s shift...
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Amid rising sea levels, intensifying weather events, and the stark realities of climate change, the maritime community finds itself at a crossroads. As the backbone of global trade, shipping plays a significant role in the climate emergency, contributing approximately 3% of total greenhouse gas emissions globally.
The importance of decarbonizing the maritime industry cannot be overstated. But amidst the calls for change and regulation, there’s a crucial element often overlooked – the...
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