Improving Energy Efficiency in Maritime Transport

In an industry characterized by increasingly keen competition, the key issues are designing, building and operating ships efficiently. An efficient ship is profitable and environmentally compatible. The 6th Scandinavian Committee Meeting of Germanischer Lloyd in Copenhagen focused on how to improve ship efficiency.

GL has launched a prototype CO2-index for shipping, based on MEPC/Circ.471. The innovative index is available for all GL classed ships. Each ship owner and management company can check the complete survey status of their GL classed fleet. The CO2 emission will be measured on the basis of installed power, consumed fuel and transported cargo. Computed index values can be compared to other ships’ indices and eventually be used to minimize emissions from transport.

Source: Marine Technology News dated May 26, 2008