The International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) GloMEEP project has introduced three draft guides that when finalised will aim to help IMO Member States implement energy efficiency measures.
Unveiled at a recent GloMEEP training event held between 12-14 September in Georgia, the guides were the centre of a training exercise for 37 national experts from 10 GloMEEP lead pilot countries.
Feedback given during the training will be incorporated into the guides in order for them to be finalised. They will then be made available on the GloMEEP website for members to access.
The three guides unveiled are:
- The Rapid Assessment Guide for determining the country’s maritime energy efficiency and emissions status.
- The Guide for maritime energy efficiency strategy development.
- The Guide for incorporation of MARPOL Annex VI into national law.
The draft guides were developed in collaboration with IMarEST, and aim to make it easier for developing countries to strengthen and develop national regulatory frameworks relating to the prevention of air pollution and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships – MARPOL Annex VI.
It is anticipated that this guide-based training to lay the foundation for further work towards energy efficiency in developing countries and act as an example for other countries for implementing MARPOL Annex VI requirements.
Following training, the project’s lead pilot countries are expected to develop their own national reports to clarify their status within maritime energy efficiency and emissions from ships, set out national strategies and policies on energy efficiency, and lay out draft legislation for enactment of MARPOL Annex VI.
Dr Jose Matheickal, Head, ITCP Implementation and Major Projects, commented: This training is a crucial activity under the GloMEEP Project and a key foundation building exercise for this major initiative. This pool of experts, trained by the project, can significantly contribute to taking forward the effective implementation of the energy efficiency requirements for international shipping in their respective countries.”
Dr Edmund Hughes, Head, Air Pollution and Energy Efficiency at IMO and training co-facilitator added: “This activity is the first time that training has been provided concurrently for three core elements that enable participating countries to develop a coherent plan for effective implementation of international shipping regulations.”
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