Improvement of the Energy Efficiency of Vessels as a Measure for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Emission from Sea Shipping

This paper describes how pollution is a serious problem that currently affects many areas of society. Maritime transport is responsible for part of that pollution and measures need to be taken in the logistics of the maritime transport field to reduce ship emissions. Air pollution is not the only problem, greenhouse gas emissions are also a major factor. This paper attempts to do a quick view of the last measures taken by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions of shipping. An energy efficiency index for ships was created by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to improve the energy efficiency and fuel consumption for ships. This index was developed in voluntary interim guidelines established in the last session of the MEPC during 2009 and 2010, and can be applied to both new designs and ships in operation. For now it is just a voluntary measure that whatever ship-owner could take and verify, but until its approval comes there are no sanctions.

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Authors:
- Mihaela, Sin
- Oses, F Xavier Martinez de
Publication Date: 2011

Language

English

Media Info

Media Type: Print
Features: Figures; References; Tables;
Pagination: pp 103-112
Serial:
- Journal of Marine Technology and Environment
- Volume: 1
- Publisher: Constanta Maritime University
- ISSN: 1844-6116
- Serial URL: http://www2.cmu-edu.eu/jmte

Subject/Index Terms

TRT Terms: Air pollution; Environmental impacts; Environmental protection; Greenhouse gases; Pollutants; Shipping; Vessel operations; Water pollution; Water transportation
Uncontrolled Terms: Emissions reduction
Subject Areas: Environment; Marine Transportation;

Filing Info

Accession Number: 01350357
Record Type: Publication
Files: TRIS
Created Date: Aug 23 2011 12:55PM