DNV is set to launch its SEEMP III Generator – as part of an integrated and easy digital solution to support customers in ensuring their compliance with SEEMP Part III verification. The remaining SEEMP Part III guidelines are expected to be adopted and published today, 10 June 2022, with the deadline forhavingthe first SEEMP Part III verified and onboarded by1 January2023.
The SEEMP Part III forms part of IMO’sinitial strategyto reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions fromships, including the ambition to reduce the carbon intensity as an average across internationalshipping byat least40%by 2030,pursuing efforts towards70% by 2050compared to 2008. The requirementwill requireaffectedvesselsto submit a three-year implementation plan describing how it will achieve therequiredCarbon Intensity Indicator (CII). TheIMO’sCIIwill rateMARPOL ship types above 5,000 GT on a scale from A to E on how efficientlytheytransport goods or passengers with regards to CO2 emitted. For vessels obtaining an inferior rating the SEEMP IIIreportmust be updated with a corrective action plan which must be verified before a Statement of Compliance (SoC) can be issued.
“With only six months to go to ensure compliance with the new MARPOL regulation and meet the SEEMP III verification deadline, ship owners need to take immediate action,” saidSven Dudszus, Head of GHG Certificationat DNV Maritime.“Through our considerable experience running DCS and Emissions Insights reporting for our customers, DNV is uniquely positioned to take the pressure off customers, giving them the peace of mind that they can achieve compliance in this relatively tight time frame.”
The SEEMP Part III is intended to help companies achieve the required CII. It is a dynamic document subject to regular updates and revisions, reflecting the changing performance and required measures.To help customers tackle theimpendingSEEMP III challenge, DNV has developed twopathways.
The SEEMP III Generator tool is a part of a wider suite of DNV digital tools and is free of charge for DNV customers. With customer data already available in the system, customers will be able to gain the initial fleet overview quickly. The system will propose energy efficiency measures, helping the vessel operator reach the required CII and improve fuel-efficient operations.This integrated solution is the next step in the emissions management needs of a vessel, effectively becoming a working carbon intensity management platform.The online tool will also helpreducepaperworkand its streamlined processcan be used by both ship managers and third-party consultants working on behalf of DNV DCS customers.
In the case of inferior ratings and specific needs DNV can support customers through the creation of GHG reduction plans.DNV Maritime Advisorywill giveship operatorsadditional support andinsights into cost-effective operational, technical and alternative fuel abatement measuresavailable to them. Ultimately ensuringcompliance in line withoverallambitions.
Scorpio Marine Management was invited to participate in the pilot project for the development of DNV’s SEEMP III Generator. Following the successful collaboration in the pilot project Scorpio can confirm the added value the SEEMP III Generator will provide in achieving the required compliance within the allotted time.Capt F. Bhathena, Director, Systems & Processes, said: “The user friendly SEEMP III digital tool forms an important addition to DNV’s bouquet of digital applications, helpingDCS clients to save valuable time on fleet-wide emissions planning via a single platform.”
