Greenhouse gases emissions
PERFORMANCE INDICATOR’S OBJECTIVE:
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
See below the criteria each ship owner has to fulfill to achieve each level of performance.
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
See below the criteria each ship owner has to fulfill to achieve each level of performance.
Monitoring of regulations.
The use of specialized software or of any other verifiable procedure can serve as evidence that the practices below have been implemented.
2.1. Implement a systematic control policy for documenting fuel (bunker notes).
Note: Bunker notes must be conserved and annual consumption notes must be kept for each ship.
2.2. Use climatology and weather forecasting to take advantage of tidal currents and avoid storms. Plan voyages to reduce running hours and idling time.
2.3. Optimize trim for fuel efficiency when loading ships and barges.
2.4. Follow voluntary slow speed measures in specific zones, as identified by port or governmental authority.
Note: The identified zones are Particularly Sensitive Sea Areas (PSSA)
2.5. Implement a preventive engine maintenance system in order to optimize performance.
2.6. Identify optimal engine speed or engine load for fuel efficiency. Inform crew and ensure awareness of this optimal ‘economic’ speed. Transit at this speed to the extent practicable.
2.7. Implement a replacement program for LED or other energy efficiency light upgrades.
Tugs Only:
2.8. Reduce tug idling with dispatch scheduling and/or providing tie-up locations where awaiting tow or escort.
3.1. Complete and disclose an annual GHG emissions inventory (totals and intensity) for the company’s entire fleet, including voyages outside Europe.
Note: For more information on the calculation of GHG emissions, see the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1927 on templates for monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance pursuant to the EU MRV Regulation.
3.2. Adopt an Energy Performance plan that has quantifiable objectives and which formally incorporates the best practices required for achievement of level 2.
Note: See Annex 3-B.
4.1. On the basis of the inventory made in 4.3.1, achieve an annual average reduction in GHG intensity (GHG emissions per tonne-nautical mile or per hour for tugs, passenger vessels, or other non-cargo ships) of 1.0% since 2008.
Note: For more information on the calculation of GHG emissions, see the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1927 on templates for monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance pursuant to the EU MRV Regulation.
5.1. On the basis of the inventory made in 4.3.1, achieve an annual average reduction in GHG intensity (GHG emissions per tonne-nautical mile or per hour for tugs, passenger vessels, or other non-cargo ships) of 2.0% since 2008.
Note: For more information on the calculation of GHG emissions, see the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2016/1927 on templates for monitoring plans, emissions reports and documents of compliance pursuant to the EU MRV Regulation.