An analysis of the sailing activities of 15,372 ships throughout the last year shows that more than half of the global merchant fleet stand to receive one of the two worst CII ratings.
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Complying with the new climate regulation, CII, which became effective from the turn of the year, will be a major task for global shipping.

51.9 percent of the global fleet are likely to receive one of the worst CII ratings, namely a D or E rating, according to a new analysis by consultancy Bearing.ai, which has analyzed sailings by 15,372 vessels over the last year and – based on own information – predicted future CII ratings for each ship.

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According to the analysis, liquefied natural gas (LNG) tankers will receive the best ratings, whereas regular freighters – meaning dry bulk and container ships – are likely to be given the worst.

The numbers show that 64 percent of dry cargo vessels and 70 percent of box ships will receive a D or E rating.

Tanker vessels, and LNG tankers in particular, look to be the top performers. Only 1.14 percent of LNG tankers won’t make the cut, whereas no less than 77.9 percent of vessels will receive an A rating.

The analysis furthermore shows that smaller vessels are more likely to receive poor ratings than larger ones.

Numbers from Maersk Broker have also suggested that many ships will have difficulties achieving good climate ratings.

The ship broker has calculated that 59 percent of the container fleet will receive the worst ratings of D or E.

The numbers are based on carrier reports and only cover ships that have sailed in the European Union in 2021. The share was 52 percent in 2020.

The International Maritime Organization (IMO), filing under the UN and tasked with regulating global shipping, predicts that 35 percent of global ships will achieve a CII rating of A or B. Bearing.ai’s estimates are lower, suggesting 27 percent.

English edit: Kristoffer Grønbæk