EEXI benchmarking of shipowner’s fleets of vessels is required soon so technical improvements can be considered, and the contractual aspect planned.

Discussions need to start with charterers too because the ratings for the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) will be impacted by operations.

This part of our website gives more information on the short-term regulatory measures. For more information on emerging technologies please refer to 2030 – shorter term targets.

Timeline 

January 2023 

In accordance with the revised MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 26, an updated SEEMP will be required on or before 1 January 2023 to include the following: 

• A description of the methodology used to calculate the Attained Annual Operational CII, and the process to report this to the Administration 

• The Required Annual Operational CII for next three years 

• An implementation plan documenting how the Required Annual Operational CII will be achieved during the next three years. 

• A procedure for self-evaluation and improvement 

The Confirmation of Compliance (CoC) and Statement of Compliance (SoC) are associated with fuel oil consumption reporting and will be modified to address the Operational Carbon Intensity Indicator. 

New documents will be issued when amendments enter into force. 

January 2026 

The above referenced MARPOL Annex VI regulations and guidelines will be reviewed by 1 January 2026 dependant on their effectiveness. 

Lowering CO2 emissions 

Reducing the fuel consumption of a vessel by one of the below or other methods will assist with achieving a better carbon intensity rating. 

• Port optimisation 

• Voyage optimisation 

• Just-in-time shipping 

• Smart vessels and remote monitoring 

• Weather routing 

• Hull coating and efficiency 

• Trim optimisation 

• Main engine running condition and fuel optimisation 

Such measures are likely to impact the way a charterer will use the vessel. Therefore, consider appropriate charter party clauses to address any required operational changes.