Exam Question
GHG Ratings of ships have become new industry norms. Discuss various types of GHG Ratings applied to international shipping, with special focus on the role of Second Engineers in improving GHG ratings of ships.
Class 2 (2nd Engineer)
MEKG
📅 Jul 2022
Reference Answer
(a) Introduction
Shipping contributes around 3% of global GHG emissions , mainly from CO₂ generated by burning marine fuels.
To address this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a series of regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing emissions.
Consequently, GHG ratings have become a standard industry benchmark for shipowners, charterers, and regulators.
Shipping contributes around 3% of global GHG emissions , mainly from CO₂ generated by burning marine fuels.
To address this, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has introduced a series of regulatory frameworks aimed at reducing emissions.
Consequently, GHG ratings have become a standard industry benchmark for shipowners, charterers, and regulators.
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