EEXI & CII

In November 2020, the IMO agreed to amend MARPOL Annex VI to introduce a new technical efficiency standard for existing vessels: the ‘Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index’ (EEXI).

The package of changes is due to:

• • Be adopted in June 2021
• • Enter into force during the fourth quarter of 2022 (This means that owners and operators of 400 GT+ vessels have a limited window in which to ensure that their ships meet strict new limitations on the amount of CO2 they emit per capacity tonne mile).

Your immediate focus should therefore be on completing your EEXI and improvement calculations if you haven’t done so already.

Many shipowners are yet to commence the process. Timeframes are short. There are several steps you may need to complete to achieve compliance. Need to Act quickly to avoid the risk of your ships being unable to trade internationally.

Early action to understand the impact and the cost-effective compliance options available is essential.

We offer a free, no-obligation initial consultation for your entire fleet – before you decide your next steps. This gives you an indicative view of the proportion of your fleet that may comply without requiring improvement measures.

We can provide the full, in-depth calculation of your fleet’s attained EEXIs, to determine your current compliance status, calculate improvement measures and help you manage risk.

• • Our experts review all the available technical information for the ship and carry out the most accurate calculation possible, according to the IMO guidelines
• • Should your vessel not meet the required EEXI, we’ll quantify the improvement options available and the impact they will have on your vessel
• • We’ll compile your EEXI Technical File, following the implementation of any solutions

Don't wait for EEXI to come into force - make sure you're ready now.

EEXI- Energy Efficiency Design Index for Existing Ships is a part of the technical approach taken by IMO to improve the operational energy efficiency of existing ships. EEXI is the extension of EEDI for existing ships that were built before 2013 and will be implemented using similar guidelines. EEXI is a design index of a vessel that considers only the design and not operational factors.

How can Ace Maritime assist you in EEXI?

1. The shipping company provide the required technical documents.

2. ACE Maritime calculate the required and the attained EEXI and compares the attained EEXI against the required EEXI values and presents recommendation/Improvement options to meet the requirement. The required value of EPL (Engine Power Limitation) to comply with the EEXI requirement is estimated based on the attained EEXI.

3. ACE Maritime prepares the EEXI Technical file to submit to class for approval.

4. [If necessary] Calculation of required EPL power and development of Onboard Management Manual (If a vessel is conducted EPL to achieve EEXI requirement, the vessel is required to develop Onboard Management Manual and retain it onboard.)

CII- Carbon Intensity Indicator is an operational measure that supports the IMO’s objective of reducing the carbon intensity of international shipping by 40% by 2030, compared to 2008 levels.

How can Ace Maritime assist you in CII?

1. The Shipping company provide IMO DCS fuel oil reports.

2. ACE Maritime verifies IMO DCS fuel oil data and calculate the attained CII.

3. ACE Maritime compares the actual annual operation CII with the required CII and suggests next steps to meet the regulatory requirements.