Ans: Adding a new chapter 4 to MARPOL Annex VI to make mandatory to EEDI for new ship and the SEEMP for all ships.
EEDI:- Energy Efficiency Design Index has been developed by the IMO primarily applicable to all new ships of 400 GRT and above and enters into force 1st Jan 2013 to control the CO2 emission from ship. IMO aims to improve the energy efficiency of ship via mandatory implementation of EEDI.
The EEDI is essential measure of efficiency of ship in transportation such that maximum cargo carried with minimum fuel consumption and minimum CO2 emission will give a vessel good index.
Present EEDI reference line = 3.542 gm CO2/ton mile
Empirical formula for the EEDI
| Phase | Year | Reduction factor |
| Phase 0 | 2013-2015 | 0% |
| Phase 1 | 2015-2020 | 10% |
| Phase 2 | 2020-2025 | 20% |
| Phase 3 | 2025 onward | 30% |
EEOI: The Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator uses as a monitoring tool. The EEOI enables operators to measure the fuel efficiency of a ship in operation and to gauge the effect of any changes in operation, e.g.
improved voyage planning or
more frequent propeller cleaning, or
introduction of technical measures such as waste heat recovery systems or a
new propeller.
EPL:
Limiting engine power so that ships can not burn more fuel to obtain higher speed.
Of course there will be a override mechanism in case of emergency.