Energy Efficiency Certification And Required Cii Efficiency Classification Consulting Services On Ships
As it is known, as of 2023, companies must have obtained the approved IEEC (International Energy Efficiency Certificate) for their existing ships.
The New Carbon Reduction Strategy Has Two Pillars
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To meet the required EEXI (Required EEXI) requirement (necessary for the ship to continue its commercial activities). Existing merchant ships larger than 400 GT must obtain an IEEC certificate by making an EEXI calculation.
This requires structural changes on the ship. such as increasing DWT capacity, efficient Propeller and Bulb design, de-rating, LNG conversion, PTO -
To provide minimum “C” efficiency class with required CII (Required CII) value. For this, it is necessary to reduce operational inefficiencies.
.Measures such as improving the performance values ​​of existing ships, using performance monitoring systems, using LED lighting, using variable frequency drivers, carrying cargo at full capacity, using friction reducing paint, trim and route optimization can be evaluated within this scope
They should be aware that if the ships are below the minimum lower limit of class C, they will face additional sanctions such as carbon permits and fuel tax in the future. For this reason, besides the main engine and DG performances of the ships, they should also know how environmentally friendly they are and whether they will be under a bearable economic burden in terms of operation in the future. For this reason, it is vital that they receive the right consultancy in terms of strategic decision.
It is necessary to know in advance whether a ship to be purchased meets the regulation that will come into effect in 2023. In addition, it should be kept in mind that ships of 5000 GT and above will receive an efficiency class certificate according to the carbon emissions they have released into the atmosphere
Figure 1. EEXI Scheme for approval &IEE Certifation
For this reason, specific measures should be determined in advance for each ship in the fleet of companies, and the determined strategic goals should be implemented step by step. Taking the same precautions for all ships may be an unnecessary investment when considering the life of the ship. The decision on which measures to take forward needs to be determined by the company budget, operational priorities and the remaining operational life of the ship. In other words, determining the technology investment priority of each ship is of key importance.
As can be seen in the EEXI Chart in Figure 1, the first step is to determine whether the ship can obtain IEEC certificate. Therefore, the first strategic step for companies is to know whether it is feasible under the new EEXI and CII regulation to purchase ships offered for sale in the market.
Figure 2. EEXI onayı ve Gerekli CII süreci
Although EPL (Engine Power Limitation) is the cheapest method for ships with a calculated EEXI value greater than the required EEXI, if the required EEXI is provided with a power limitation of more than 40%, problems may arise regarding the economical operation of the ship and sustainable ship operation. Our company provides technical consultancy support to companies and provides guidance by making risk analysis during the purchasing phase. It provides consultancy support for the preparation of the EEXI technical file documents of the companies and for the certificate approval.
As it is known, if the existing ships do not meet the Required EEXI value, it is not possible for the ship to continue its commercial activities.
Which ships should obtain IEEC certification and which ships will be subject to CII energy efficiency classification sanctions?
As it is known, if the existing ships do not meet the Required EEXI value, it is not possible for the ship to continue its commercial activities.
Which ships should obtain IEEC certification and which ships will be subject to CII energy efficiency classification sanctions?
EEXI (>400 GT All ships)
The following documents will be issued for the ships with the specified tonnage and the conformity will be approved by the related classes.
These documents are:
• EEXI Technical File – Determine required EPL
• EEXI Technical File & EPL Management Plan approved
• New IEEC issued by the first survey after 1 Jan 2023.
SEEMP / CII (A>5000 GT All ships)
If the tonnage of ships is over 5000 GT, the required CII value (C class) will continue to decrease by 2% each year and companies must take measures to ensure a minimum C energy efficiency rate. maritime companies will prepare SEEMP for this and submit it to the approval of the authority.
Figure 2 shows the required CII roadmap that ships should follow after the EEXI approval and this roadmap that they must follow in order to provide the required CII (minimum C rate).
As it is known, if the existing ships do not meet the Required EEXI value, it is not possible for the ship to continue its commercial activities.
Which ships should obtain IEEC certification and which ships will be subject to CII energy efficiency classification sanctions?
EEXI (>400 GT All ships)
The following documents will be issued for the ships with the specified tonnage and the conformity will be approved by the related classes.
These documents are:
• EEXI Technical File – Determine required EPL
• EEXI Technical File & EPL Management Plan approved
• New IEEC issued by the first survey after 1 Jan 2023.
SEEMP / CII (A>5000 GT All ships)
If the tonnage of ships is over 5000 GT, the required CII value (C class) will continue to decrease by 2% each year and companies must take measures to ensure a minimum C energy efficiency rate. maritime companies will prepare SEEMP for this and submit it to the approval of the authority.
Figure 2 shows the required CII roadmap that ships should follow after the EEXI approval and this roadmap that they must follow in order to provide the required CII (minimum C rate).
