Statutory Documents - IMO Publications and Documents - Resolutions - Marine Environment Protection Committee - Resolution MEPC.213(63) – 2012 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) – (Adopted on 2 March 2012) - Annex – 2012 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) - 5 Guidance on Best Practices for Fuel-Efficient Operation of Ships - Other measures
Other measures
5.36 Development of computer software for the calculation of fuel consumption, for the establishment of an emissions "footprint", to optimize operations, and the establishment of goals for improvement and tracking of progress may be considered.
5.37 Renewable energy sources, such as wind, solar (or photovoltaic) cell technology, have improved enormously in the recent years and should be considered for onboard application.
5.38 In some ports shore power may be available for some ships but this is generally aimed at improving air quality in the port area. If the shore-based power source is carbon efficient, there may be a net efficiency benefit. Ships may consider using onshore power if available.
5.39 Even wind assisted propulsion may be worthy of consideration.
5.40 Efforts could be made to source fuel of improved quality in order to minimize the amount of fuel required to provide a given power output.
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