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Port of Los Angeles

One of the most stringent ports in the world regarding shore power, which is mandatory by 2027 for all vessels by authority of CARB.

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ECA (Emission Control Area)

ECAs (Emission Control Areas) are sea areas that limit SOx or NOx emissions. Currently there are several ECAs active in North America and Europe. Learn more about ECAs here.

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Global Sulphur Limit

For ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs), the limit for sulphur content of fuel oil is 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). Learn more about the global sulphur limit for shipping here.

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SEEMP II

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan II (SEEMP II) is the updated version of the first SEEMP. It includes to obligation of vessels of 5000 GT and above to input CO2 data into the IMO Data Collection System (DCS). Learn more about SEEMP II and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.

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Chevron

Chevron has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Chevron with regards to maritime sustainability.

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ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of ExxonMobil with regards to maritime sustainability.

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US GHG Tax

It is proposed that carbon pollution from transportation will be taxed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Impact for shipping is unknown as no details are provided.

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US Clean Shipping Act

The US Clean Shipping Act is currently one of the most stringent maritime laws in the world. It requires all vessels above 400 GT to be fully zero emission by 2040 in US waters. In addition, shore power is mandatory as per 2030 for all vessels. Learn more about the Clean Shipping Act here.

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IMO DCS

The IMO Data Collection System (DCS) is the reporting system for IMO that collects data as part of SEEMP II. Ships above 5000 GT are required to yearly input aggregated data to flag state. Impact on operations is limited. Learn more about IMO DCS here.

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SEEMP I

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Procedure (SEEMP) is a - not too stringent - IMO mandated plan to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Learn more about SEEMP and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.

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CII

The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) is a rating to determine carbon intensity of your vessel by IMO. It is part of SEEMP III and mandates a reduction of 11% by 2026 and 70% by 2050. Learn more about CII and how it affects your vessel’s operations here.

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EEDI

Learn all about Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and how different parameters impact your design.

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EEXI

Learn all about EEXI and how it affects your operations.

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NOx Tiers

Learn all about IMO Tier I-III NOx regulations and how it affects your vessel operations.

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