Maritime News

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Deadline approaching for annual submission of vessels' emissions data and UK MRV update

Lloyds Registry

Shipowners and operators of ships of 5,000gt and above engaged in international shipping are required to submit annual fuel oil consumption data to their Flag Administration or a Recognised Organisation nominated by the Flag.
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Posted: Jan 13, 2023

UK MRV Brief

ABS

The EU Regulation on Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions from Maritime Transport has been transposed into UK law by SI 2018/1388, referred to as the UK MRV Regulations 2018. Furthermore, the UK has issued MIN 669 on Reporting Emissions Data into the UK MRV Regime providing guidance on reporting requirements, and MGN 662 providing templates for the UK MRV regime.
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Posted: Dec 21, 2022

SEEMP Part III

Lloyds Registry

From 1 January 2023, ships of 5,000 GT (Gross Tonnage) and above must have a verified Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan, or SEEMP Part III, on board to document how their vessel plans to achieve its Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) targets.

The SEEMP Part III applies to any vessel on international voyages of 5,000GT and above, and is one of the following ship types defined in MARPOL Annex VI, Regulation 2: bulk carrier, combination carrier, containership, cruise passenger ship, gas carrier, general cargo ship, LNG carrier, refrigerated cargo carrier, ro-ro cargo ship, ro-ro cargo ship (vehicle carrier), ro-ro passenger ship, tanker.
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Posted: Oct 21, 2022

Requirements for the use of exhaust gas cleaning systems in Australian waters

AMSA Marine Notice

The purpose of this marine notice is to advise vessel owners, operators and masters of Australia’s requirements for the use of Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems (EGCS) to support compliance with the sulphur limit of 0.50 mass per cent concentration (m/m) in fuel oil as required by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) Annex VI and Australia’s domestic law.
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Posted: Oct 21, 2022

MARPOL ANNEX VI – BIOFUELS AS MARINE FUELS

ABS

This Regulatory News provides background information and guidance for the use of biofuels for both Class and Statutory requirements.
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