Changes to MARPOL Annex VI energy efficiency requirements
Lloyd’s Register has issued statutory alert on IMO adopted changes to the energy efficiency requirements contained in Chapter 4 of MARPOL Annex VI as detailed in Resolution MEPC.251(66). Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) The following changes to the EEDI requirements, contained in Regulations 20 and 21, will enter into force on 1 September, 2015. 1. The attained EEDI and/or the required EEDI will additionally apply to the following ship types: LNG carriers (with conventional or non-conventional propulsion) – attained EEDI and required EEDI ro-ro cargo ships (vehicle carriers) – required EEDI (attained EEDI already applied) ro-ro cargo ships – required EEDI (attained EEDI already applied) ro-ro passenger ships – required EEDI (attained EEDI already applied) cruise passenger ships (with non-conventional propulsion) – attained EEDI and required EEDI. Specifically, the requirements will apply to these ship types for which: the building contract is placed on or after 1 September, 2015; or in the absence of a building contract, the keel is laid, or the ship is at a similar stage of construction, on or after 1 March, 2016; or delivery is on or after 1 September, 2019. 2. The EEDI requirements will not apply to: ships (except cruise passenger ships and ...
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