# Decarbonization **URL:** https://www.queseas.com/c/decarbonization/6.md [Latest](https://www.queseas.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://www.queseas.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://www.queseas.com/tags.md) --- ## [About the Decarbonization category](https://www.queseas.com/t/about-the-decarbonization-category/15)
**Author:** [@nostromo](https://www.queseas.com/u/nostromo)\ **Replies:** 0
The shipping industry must achieve reduction of the annual greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50% by 2050 (compared to the 2008 benchmark). The evolution of marine technology will be driven, from now on, by regulatory … --- ## [ME-GI and PVU ALARM REFERENCE](https://www.queseas.com/t/me-gi-and-pvu-alarm-reference/1177)
**Author:** [@Gaurav](https://www.queseas.com/u/Gaurav)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2026, 8:46am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/me-gi-and-pvu-alarm-reference/1177 "2026-08-13T08:46:14Z")
I am looking for ME-GI and PVU alarm reference book (as already shared on this forum for MAN ES ME engine). But i do need information about the dual fuel specific cards and alarms, relevant to MOP. Thanks in Advance. --- ## [A Brief on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)](https://www.queseas.com/t/a-brief-on-the-environmental-ship-index-esi/1174)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2026, 1:20am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/a-brief-on-the-environmental-ship-index-esi/1174 "2026-05-07T01:20:55Z")
Hello QueSeanians! Have you ever heard of the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)? If you already know about the Environmental Ship Index (ESI), there are some updates coming with ESI 2.0 (starting from 2027). If you are … --- ## [When shipping companies take FUEL EU refund?](https://www.queseas.com/t/when-shipping-companies-take-fuel-eu-refund/1063)
**Author:** [@pinara](https://www.queseas.com/u/pinara)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2026, 12:01pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/when-shipping-companies-take-fuel-eu-refund/1063 "2026-04-08T12:01:55Z")
Hello everyone, first of all I wish you a good year. The FUEL EU rule which came into effect as of 01.01.2025 is calculated after a ship calls at a European port, but will the notification be reported to the charterer w… --- ## [Ports with Shore Power Connection](https://www.queseas.com/t/ports-with-shore-power-connection/921)
**Author:** [@George.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/George.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2026, 5:38pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/ports-with-shore-power-connection/921 "2026-02-17T17:38:52Z")
Hello, Now that “cold ironing” is becoming the new norm for the future vessels, more and more ports will adopt the shore power connection. In the document, you can find the existing ports with this possibility and the … --- ## [FuelEU delayed in Norway and Iceland to be treated as as third-country ports](https://www.queseas.com/t/fueleu-delayed-in-norway-and-iceland-to-be-treated-as-as-third-country-ports/1058)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2026, 2:44am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fueleu-delayed-in-norway-and-iceland-to-be-treated-as-as-third-country-ports/1058 "2026-01-22T02:44:18Z")
Hello QueSeanians The incorporation of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation into the EEA Agreement is facing delays, making it difficult that this process will be finalized by January 1, 2025. The Norwegian Maritime Authorit… --- ## [BIMCO Adopts FuelEU Maritime & ETS Clauses for Sale and Purchase of Ships](https://www.queseas.com/t/bimco-adopts-fueleu-maritime-ets-clauses-for-sale-and-purchase-of-ships/1166)
**Author:** [@Teuta](https://www.queseas.com/u/Teuta)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 6:25pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/bimco-adopts-fueleu-maritime-ets-clauses-for-sale-and-purchase-of-ships/1166 "2025-12-14T18:25:07Z")
Hello Queseanians, Major developments that are now influencing commercial contracts in ship transactions. BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has recently adopted two new clauses, a FuelEU Maritime Clause and an ETS Clause, … --- ## [EU MRV and FuelEU Maritime Site Visits Requirements](https://www.queseas.com/t/eu-mrv-and-fueleu-maritime-site-visits-requirements/1165)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 6:46pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/eu-mrv-and-fueleu-maritime-site-visits-requirements/1165 "2025-12-08T18:46:33Z")
Beginning in 2026, site visits become a core regulatory requirement for both the EU MRV (CO₂ monitoring) and FuelEU Maritime (GHG intensity reduction) schemes. These visits, whether physical or virtual, ensure that a com… --- ## [What’s on the Agenda for the Extraordinary MEPC/ES.2 Session This October 2025?](https://www.queseas.com/t/what-s-on-the-agenda-for-the-extraordinary-mepc-es-2-session-this-october-2025/1135)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 12:02am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/what-s-on-the-agenda-for-the-extraordinary-mepc-es-2-session-this-october-2025/1135 "2025-10-17T00:02:45Z")
Hello QueSeanians!! The extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC/ES.2) is set to take place from 14 to 17 October 2025. The agenda for MEPC/ES.2 will focus on the consideration and adop… --- ## [Joint Statement on Protecting American Consumers and Shipping Industries by Defeating the International Maritime Organization’s “Net-Zero Framework” aka Global Carbon Tax](https://www.queseas.com/t/joint-statement-on-protecting-american-consumers-and-shipping-industries-by-defeating-the-international-maritime-organization-s-net-zero-framework-aka-global-carbon-tax/1158)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/joint-statement-on-protecting-american-consumers-and-shipping-industries-by-defeating-the-international-maritime-organization-s-net-zero-framework-aka-global-carbon-tax/1158 "2025-08-13T17:01:20Z")
Hello QueSeanians, In April 2025, during MEPC 83, the United States withdrew from negotiations in London regarding advancements in shipping sector decarbonisation. The U.S. government had stated it will consider recipro… --- ## [CII and biofuels](https://www.queseas.com/t/cii-and-biofuels/700)
**Author:** [@Satyajit](https://www.queseas.com/u/Satyajit)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/cii-and-biofuels/700 "2025-06-18T19:43:02Z")
Hello! Are biofuels accepted as means of improving a vessel’s CII rating? --- ## [Attained GFI](https://www.queseas.com/t/attained-gfi/1128)
**Author:** [@Iro](https://www.queseas.com/u/Iro)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 30, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/attained-gfi/1128 "2025-05-30T12:00:36Z")
Hello. Does anyone have info on how to calculate the attained GFI? --- ## [OPS remedial penalty](https://www.queseas.com/t/ops-remedial-penalty/1113)
**Author:** [@Iro](https://www.queseas.com/u/Iro)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2025, 2:15pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/ops-remedial-penalty/1113 "2025-04-10T14:15:37Z")
Hello! I found this: “Noncompliance with OPS requirements imposes a remedial penalty equivalent to EUR 1.5 multiplied with the established total electrical power demand at berth and by the total hours of noncompliance … --- ## [Review of the CII](https://www.queseas.com/t/review-of-the-cii/1082)
**Author:** [@K.Theocharis](https://www.queseas.com/u/K.Theocharis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2025, 9:41am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/review-of-the-cii/1082 "2025-02-13T09:41:52Z")
Hello, yesterday the report of the Correspondence Group (CG) on the review of the CII was published and I would like to provide a short update. The report from the CG is not conclusive, as the final decision will depend … --- ## [Full Electric Propulsive for 60K DWT VESSEL](https://www.queseas.com/t/full-electric-propulsive-for-60k-dwt-vessel/1073)
**Author:** [@ege](https://www.queseas.com/u/ege)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2025, 11:54pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/full-electric-propulsive-for-60k-dwt-vessel/1073 "2025-02-09T23:54:11Z")
There are rumors of a new building in the Scandinavian area; the project mainly aims to have full electric propulsion on 60,000 DWT vessels. It is a very crucial mile stone for the marine industry, I would have great app… --- ## [Does FuelEU Maritime apply to livestock carriers (\> 5,000 gt)?](https://www.queseas.com/t/does-fueleu-maritime-apply-to-livestock-carriers-5-000-gt/1062)
**Author:** [@Plimsoll](https://www.queseas.com/u/Plimsoll)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2025, 10:14am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/does-fueleu-maritime-apply-to-livestock-carriers-5-000-gt/1062 "2025-01-15T10:14:57Z")
I get conflicting information about the inclusion of livestock carriers in MRV (and therefore in FuelEU Maritime). EU seems to have adopted the same definition of general cargo ships which excludes livestock carriers, he… --- ## [Clarification on Reporting Amendments for the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database](https://www.queseas.com/t/clarification-on-reporting-amendments-for-the-imo-ship-fuel-oil-consumption-database/1024)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2024, 10:25am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/clarification-on-reporting-amendments-for-the-imo-ship-fuel-oil-consumption-database/1024 "2024-12-19T10:25:18Z")
Hello Queseanians, In March 2024, Resolution MEPC.385(81) was adopted, introducing amendments regarding the information to be submitted to the IMO Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Database (MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 27). The… --- ## [Underwater Cleaning & Propeller polishing effects to Fuel Consumption](https://www.queseas.com/t/underwater-cleaning-propeller-polishing-effects-to-fuel-consumption/1056)
**Author:** [@ege](https://www.queseas.com/u/ege)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 8:31am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/underwater-cleaning-propeller-polishing-effects-to-fuel-consumption/1056 "2024-12-18T08:31:24Z")
Hello Queseanias, Due to SEEMP Part III, action plans for improving vessels are projected for categories D & E. Underwater cleaning & Propeller polishing are alternatives, any reference for that case how much consumptio… --- ## [Global biofuel supply](https://www.queseas.com/t/global-biofuel-supply/1043)
**Author:** [@Surcouf\_Renard](https://www.queseas.com/u/Surcouf_Renard)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 8:06am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/global-biofuel-supply/1043 "2024-12-16T08:06:42Z")
Hey all! I wanted to share this interesting map (as of 2024) --- ## [World GHG Emissions](https://www.queseas.com/t/world-ghg-emissions/1053)
**Author:** [@Adam.Trask](https://www.queseas.com/u/Adam.Trask)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2024, 6:15pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/world-ghg-emissions/1053 "2024-12-14T18:15:24Z")
A visualization of the reality … --- ## [Fuel EU - Wind assisted propulsion](https://www.queseas.com/t/fuel-eu-wind-assisted-propulsion/934)
**Author:** [@Ernesto](https://www.queseas.com/u/Ernesto)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 12:22pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fuel-eu-wind-assisted-propulsion/934 "2024-12-04T12:22:17Z")
Hello all! Would a vessel retrofitted with wind assisted propulsion get 0 euros Fuel EU penalty from 2025 onwards? Even if the wind assisted propulsion is not actually used? --- ## [International shipping emissions return to peak 2008 levels due to insufficient energy efficiency improvements](https://www.queseas.com/t/international-shipping-emissions-return-to-peak-2008-levels-due-to-insufficient-energy-efficiency-improvements/1042)
**Author:** [@Mhaque](https://www.queseas.com/u/Mhaque)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 4:26pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/international-shipping-emissions-return-to-peak-2008-levels-due-to-insufficient-energy-efficiency-improvements/1042 "2024-11-25T16:26:58Z")
A new study by UCL & UMAS reveals an increasing trend in international shipping emissions in stark contrast to IMO’s objectives to achieve absolute emission reductions of 20-30% by 2030, on 2008 emissions levels. A new … --- ## [BIMCO launched the FuelEUMaritime clause for Time Charter Parties](https://www.queseas.com/t/bimco-launched-the-fueleumaritime-clause-for-time-charter-parties/1045)
**Author:** [@Stela.Spiraj](https://www.queseas.com/u/Stela.Spiraj)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 4:20pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/bimco-launched-the-fueleumaritime-clause-for-time-charter-parties/1045 "2024-11-25T16:20:04Z")
BIMCO launched the FuelEUMaritime clause for Time Charter Parties. Owner’s Responsibilities: Inform Charterers of the Vessel’s Compliance Balance for the last two Reporting Periods upon delivery. Ensure monitoring pla… --- ## [Reading list for LNG as fuel (dual fueled vessels)](https://www.queseas.com/t/reading-list-for-lng-as-fuel-dual-fueled-vessels/599)
**Author:** [@Adam.Trask](https://www.queseas.com/u/Adam.Trask)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2024, 6:52pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/reading-list-for-lng-as-fuel-dual-fueled-vessels/599 "2024-11-18T18:52:07Z")
Could anybody recommend a reading list for the procedures related to the storage and handling of LNG as fuel ? --- ## [IMO GHG reduction Strategy - Baseline 2008](https://www.queseas.com/t/imo-ghg-reduction-strategy-baseline-2008/1033)
**Author:** [@Mhaque](https://www.queseas.com/u/Mhaque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 6:48am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/imo-ghg-reduction-strategy-baseline-2008/1033 "2024-11-06T06:48:07Z")
Hello, IMO GHG reduction requires 40% reduction in CO2 emissions per transport work by 2030, compared to 2008 levels. Can someone shed some light how to determine the 2008 baseline. Thanks. --- ## [LNG fuelled engines methane slip - The FUMES project](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-fuelled-engines-methane-slip-the-fumes-project/895)
**Author:** [@Paraschos.Liadis](https://www.queseas.com/u/Paraschos.Liadis)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2024, 1:09pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/lng-fuelled-engines-methane-slip-the-fumes-project/895 "2024-10-31T13:09:16Z")
It appears that the pressure to regulate the methane slip increases… Exhaust emissions from 18 ships equipped with low-pressure, dual-fuel four-stroke engines showed an average methane emission rate of 6.4%. This figure… --- ## [Should Incinerator & Emergency Generator be included in the EU MRV & SEEMP II plan?](https://www.queseas.com/t/should-incinerator-emergency-generator-be-included-in-the-eu-mrv-seemp-ii-plan/1029)
**Author:** [@Mhaque](https://www.queseas.com/u/Mhaque)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2024, 4:37am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/should-incinerator-emergency-generator-be-included-in-the-eu-mrv-seemp-ii-plan/1029 "2024-10-21T04:37:02Z")
Hello, I am looking for an information, whether Incinerator and Emergency generator should be included in the EU MRV Plan and SEEMP II. Thanks, MH --- ## [Fuel used for cargo cooling or heating during EU voyage](https://www.queseas.com/t/fuel-used-for-cargo-cooling-or-heating-during-eu-voyage/1030)
**Author:** [@Mhaque](https://www.queseas.com/u/Mhaque)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2024, 11:19am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fuel-used-for-cargo-cooling-or-heating-during-eu-voyage/1030 "2024-10-17T11:19:13Z")
Hello, During IMO DCS reporting, we disclose the fuel consumption for cargo heating or cooling. The fuel used for cargo cooling/heating is deducted from the annual fuel consumption while calculating the “Attained Annual… --- ## [EU ETS 2025 - CH4 N2O](https://www.queseas.com/t/eu-ets-2025-ch4-n2o/1022)
**Author:** [@pinara](https://www.queseas.com/u/pinara)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2024, 7:37pm UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/eu-ets-2025-ch4-n2o/1022 "2024-10-09T19:37:00Z")
Hello, for 2024 I’m able to calculate EU ETS -CO2 so far, yet as I understand CH4 and N2O emissions will be added to EU ETS calculation in 2025 but I couldn’t find any formula in regulation or other sources. Would you p… --- ## [FuelEU Maritime Calculator and Fuel Cost Calculation Tool](https://www.queseas.com/t/fueleu-maritime-calculator-and-fuel-cost-calculation-tool/966)
**Author:** [@Ahmed](https://www.queseas.com/u/Ahmed)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2024, 10:12am UTC](https://www.queseas.com/t/fueleu-maritime-calculator-and-fuel-cost-calculation-tool/966 "2024-10-07T10:12:02Z")
Hello Queseanians, I found two intresting calculators for the FuelEU Maritime regulation. FuelEU Maritime calculator by zero44 This allows to estimate the vessel’s GHG intensity and the potential resulting non-compl… [Next page](https://www.queseas.com/c/decarbonization/6.md?page=1)