Exam Question
What are, the ongoing developments at IMO with respect to the technical, operational and market based measures to be invoked on board ships for combating greenhouse gas emissions from ships? (16)
Class 1 (Chief Engineer)
Engineering Management
📅 Sep 2023
Reference Answer
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has established a comprehensive framework of measures to combat Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping, in line with global climate objectives. These measures, adopted and continuously developed under the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), are categorized into technical, operational, and market-based approaches. The overarching goal is guided by the **2023 IMO GHG Strategy**, which aims for net-zero GHG emissions from shipping by or around 2050.
### 1. Technical Measures
Technical measures are primarily focused on improving the energy efficiency of the ship's design, machinery, and equipment. They are applied to both new and existing vessels.
* **Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)**:
### 1. Technical Measures
Technical measures are primarily focused on improving the energy efficiency of the ship's design, machinery, and equipment. They are applied to both new and existing vessels.
* **Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI)**:
Full answer on MeoMock — surveyor-grade reference answers for 7,000+ written exam questions.
Prepare on Android — MeoMock on Google Play