Environment
DNV: Monitoring of CII Rating and how to stay compliant
DNV elaborates on CII, importance of reliable emission monitoring, and gives recommendations to ship owners and managers on how to stay compliant.
Classification society DNV on Tuesday (27 June) released a statutory news for ship owners and managers on Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and carbon intensity rating with its recommendations for compliance:
From 1 January 2023, it is mandatory for all ships to collect emissions data for reporting their annual operational CII and CII rating. This statutory news aims to raise awareness of CII, the importance of reliable emission monitoring, and give recommendations on how to stay compliant.
Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and carbon intensity rating
The attained CII is a value reflecting the energy efficiency of a ship for a given calendar year based on the verified DCS data. For certain ship types and operations, the attained CII may be further adjusted by applying correction factors as agreed by the IMO, as illustrated below:
Taking into consideration the type and the size of the ship and the relevant year the required CII is determined, the required CII gradually becomes stricter over time. The requirement is that the attained CII should not exceed the required CII.
Based on the attained and the required CII, a ship is awarded its annual carbon intensity rating. The rating spans from A to E, where A is the best and the required CII is the middle point of the C rating. The rating is noted on the Statement of Compliance (SoC) issued each year by the DCS verifier.
The SEEMP Part III (the 3-year plan)
Every ship required to comply with the CII requirement shall have a plan on how to achieve the required CII for the next three years. This plan, known as the SEEMP Part III, includes measures to be implemented together with a timeline and responsibilities for the implementation.
Another important aspect of the plan is that it is subject to self-evaluation, by evaluating the effectiveness of the planned measures over time and continuously improving the plan as needed. To achieve this, knowing the current CII status of the ship is key, and, hence, having a proper monitoring tool is essential.
Monitoring of CII ratings
DNV provides the monitoring tool Emissions Insights, which provides an overview of your fleet and confirms where you are with respect to your CII, showing the preliminary year-to-date ratings based on your DCS data uploads so far. The tool is available through My Services on Veracity for our existing DCS customers. The accuracy will, of course, depend on the frequency of your DCS data uploads. Emission Insights also shows the corrected CII in case correction factors have been applied and reported. Emissions Insights is illustrated below:
If you require a more comprehensive solution including, for instance, emission performance simulation and verified voyage statements, we recommend you to look into DNV’s Emissions Connect, which is a separate subscription service (Emissions Connect is also available for companies not using DNV as a DCS verifier).
Continued CII compliance
The implementation of the SEEMP Part III will be followed up through periodical company audits. Failing to achieve the objectives of the SEEMP and receiving an inferior rating, in other words an E rating or three consecutive D ratings, will trigger actions by the ship manager in the form of a corrective action plan (CAP). This includes planned actions to increase the energy efficiency sufficiently to achieve the required CII (C rating). To remain compliant and receive the SoC, the CAP needs to be reviewed and verified.
Recommendations
For your SEEMP Part III plan to work and to ensure that you are on the right track, it is important to evaluate and monitor your vessels’ CII rating. Here are some steps you can follow to stay compliant:
- Review performance data by collecting data on key performance indicators, such as maintenance records, fuel consumption, voyage reports, and inspection reports. Use this information to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Conduct regular assessments of your vessels’ operations and performance, including safety inspections, risk assessments, and operational audits. These assessments can help identify potential problems and provide an opportunity to address them before they escalate.
- Engage stakeholders including crew, management and customers in the evaluation process. Encourage them to share their perspectives and experiences and use this feedback to identify areas for improvement.
- Use benchmarking tools such as Emissions Insights to compare your vessel’s performance against industry standards and best practices. This can help you identify areas for improvement.
- Monitor progress regularly and track the results of your efforts to improve your vessel’s CII rating. This will help you determine the effect of selected actions and identify areas where additional efforts are needed.
- Continuously improve and assess your vessel’s operations, processes and procedures. Regularly review and update your safety procedures and incorporate new technology and best practices as they become available.
Photo credit: Venti Views on Unsplash / DNV
Published: 30 June, 2023
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CMA CGM, SIPG and Shanghai Electric Group join forces on green methanol bunkering
Companies signed a long term supply cooperation deal to develop a fully integrated green methanol value chain, which is expected to propel Shanghai into a regional green methanol bunkering hub.
French shipping giant CMA CGM on Friday (21 March) said it has signed a green methanol long term supply cooperation agreement with SIPG Energy and Shanghai Electric Group on 20 March to develop a fully integrated green methanol value chain.
The agreement is expected to accelerate Shanghai Port's development into a regional green methanol bunkering hub, securing its first-mover advantage in the low-carbon transformation of shipping and further consolidating Shanghai's leadership in global maritime trade.
“This collaboration underscores CMA CGM's leadership in maritime decarbonisation and strengthens our partnership with major Chinese partners,” the company said.
Under the agreement, Shanghai Electric Group will provide mid-to-long-term green methanol fuel supply for CMA CGM. In partnership with SIPG, green methanol will be transported via land-sea combined logistics from Shanghai Electric’s production base in Taonan to Shanghai Port, the world's largest container port.
Shanghai Electric said the agreement will form a complete “production-transportation-bunkering” chain. The company further elaborated that its Taonan project is an important foundation for it in the field of hydrogen-based green fuels.
Firmly committed to the energy transition in shipping and its use of alternative marine fuels, CMA CGM said it has set a Net Zero-Carbon target for 2050.
Last month, CMA CGM IRON, the group's first dual-fuel methanol made its maiden call in Singapore. With a container capacity of 13,000 TEUs, it is the first in a series of 12 new dual-fuel methanol vessels for CMA CGM.
“At CMA CGM, we address the challenges related to the availability of clean fuels. Our partnership strategy drives us to implement innovative and sustainable solutions to achieve our energy transition objectives,” said Farid Trad, Vice President of Bunkering & Energy Transition of CMA CGM Group.
“Our landmark collaboration with SIPG and Shanghai Electric Group marks a new milestone and shows our commitment to Net Zero-Carbon by 2050.”
Photo credit: CMA CGM
Published: 21 March, 2025
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