Liberia Maritime Authority issues advisory on SEEMP implementation and audits under the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
The Marine Advisory 36/2024 issued by Liberia Maritime Authority provides a comprehensive guideline for the implementation and auditing of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP), as required by the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI. The advisory focuses on ensuring that ships comply with the regulations regarding carbon intensity and fuel consumption through periodic company and shipboard audits. Below is a detailed breakdown of the key information:
Purpose and Scope
The advisory informs Shipowners, Operators, Masters, and Recognized Organizations about the procedures for conducting audits of the SEEMP in line with the 2021 Revised MARPOL Annex VI and MEPC Resolution 347(78). The SEEMP is a critical part of managing a ship’s energy efficiency and achieving the required carbon intensity reductions as part of the global maritime industry's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Background
- MARPOL Annex VI, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), regulates the prevention of air pollution from ships. Regulation 26 of the 2021 revision introduced the requirement for ships to maintain a SEEMP (Part III) onboard, which outlines how the ship will achieve its carbon intensity goals.
- Ships must calculate their Annual Operational Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and outline how this will be managed in the SEEMP.
- The SEEMP
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