Ship&Offshore | Ausgabe 05/2011
MEPC 62: Energy Efficiency Design Index adopted
IMO Steps aimed at reducing shipping’s greenhouse gas emissions have enjoyed high priority in the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in recent years, often leading to controversial discussions. After much debate, it was decided at the 62nd session of IMO’s Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to amend Annex VI of the MARPOL Convention to include the Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). In the following, the effects that these new instruments will have on existing and new ships are explained.