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IMO Agreement on CO2 Technical Rules In July 2011, governments at IMO agreed a comprehensive package of technical regulations for reducing shipping’s CO2 emissions which will enter into force in January 2013. The amendments to the MARPOL Convention (Annex VI) include: •A system of energy efficiency design indexing for new ships (similar in concept to the ratings applied to cars and electrical appliances). The IMO EEDI will lead to approximately 25-30% emission reductions by 2030 compared to ‘business as usual’. •A template for a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for use by all ships. The SEEMP allows companies and ships to monitor and improve performance with regard to various factors that may contribute to CO2 emissions. These include, inter alia: improved voyage planning; speed management; weather routeing; optimising engine power, use of rudders and propellers; hull maintenance and use of different fuel types.
Recognition of CBDR The July 2011 agreement demonstrates that
IMO is eminently capable of delivering a global solution for shipping which can
be reconciled with the principle of CBDR - without prejudice to what UNFCCC
might decide with respect to other industries. To address CBDR, the IMO
agreement includes a regulation for the promotion of technical co-operation and
the transfer of technology relating to the improvement of energy efficiency of
ships, and requires maritime administrations - in co-operation with IMO - to
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