Starting from 1st January 2019, ships of 5,000 Gross Tonnage (GT) or above shall collect fuel consumption data, hours underway and distance travelled according to procedures, systems, and responsibilities to be outlined in the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part II.
Revisions to MARPOL Annex VI, which were ratified in 2016, mandate that vessels with a gross tonnage of 5,000 or more engaged in international voyages must gather and submit their fuel oil consumption records to either the Administration or a Recognized Organization (RO) starting from 2019 (according to IMO DCS regulations). These vessels falling under the purview of IMO DCS guidelines are obliged to formulate a ship fuel oil consumption data collection plan (known as SEEMP Part II), which must be approved by either the Administration or an RO.
Further amendments to MARPOL Annex VI were incorporated in 76th session of MEPC and the CII rating scheme for ships was introduced. IMO DCS data serves as the foundation for the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan Part III (SEEMP Part III). Effective January 1, 2023, SEEMP Part III verification becomes mandatory for vessels of 5,000 GT and above, outlining their strategies for meeting CII targets.
Beginning in 2024, CII calculation will become the basis of the previous year’s DCS data, subsequently reported to the DCS verifier for validation alongside aggregated DCS data. The achieved CII and corresponding environmental rating (ranging from A to E) will be documented on the DCS Statement of Compliance (SoC), which must be retained on board for five years.
Develop SEEMP II in accordance with the 2022 Guidelines for the development of a ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP).
Monitor the fuel oil consumption, distance, and other parameters as per the amended template or make use of the Normec Verifavia emissions dashboard for reporting all relevant parameters for IMO DCS & CII
Receive a detailed report with findings, recommendations, and a Statement of Compliance after the completion of the Verification.
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All ships of 5000 GT or above performing international voyages regardless of Flag or country of ownership. Ships engaged on domestic voyages, ships not propelled by mechanical means and platforms, including FPSOs, FSUs and drilling rigs, are excluded.
Penalties can include fines, detention from port state Authorities, and reputational damage.
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At the time of management/flag change (or close to that date) it is required to prepare the fuel oil consumption data and submit to the administration/flag state for the time under a flag state or Management Company.
By 31 May, each year ship should have Statement of compliance (SoC) for the fuel oil consumption report on board issued by a Verifier.
There are three acceptable fuel consumption monitoring methodologies:
