Now Greece’s leading suppliers and
exporters of marine equipment have reached an agreement with DNV, for
the assessment of energy-saving devices (ESDs) produced by them.
Elefsis will participate in a research
and development programme fully funded by the Industrial, Commerce and
Energy Ministry of South Korea and aims to improve operating and energy
efficiency of oceangoing vessels that will be converted to meet ever
demanding international requirements for reducing their carbon
footprint.
In a move to keep in step with the
re-opening of Greek yards, the country’s leading suppliers and exporters
of marine equipment for the international shipping sector, has reached
an agreement with DNV, for the assessment of energy-saving devices
(ESDs) produced by HEMEXPO member companies.
DNV is to review a makers list provided
by HEMEXPO to identify ESDs that fall in the category of energy saving
devices, according to DNV expertise.
DNV will assess which regulatory
metrics – i.e., the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) and the Energy
Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) – the relevant ESDs affect. The
classification society will issue a letter of professional opinion for
the HEMEXPO products that fall into the ESD category. This will confirm
the product is assessed as an ESD and describe the regulatory metrics it
influences.
HEMEXPO President, Eleni
Polychronopoulos, said: “Our agreement with DNV is a significant
breakthrough as it aligns closely with the need for an international
standard on ESDs, and HEMEXPO’s endeavours to encourage the marine
equipment industry’s transition towards green solutions. ESDs support
ship owners and yards in meeting their environmental sustainability
objectives, and this agreement will facilitate the acceptance of
impactful technologies within the maritime industry.”
She added that whether selected for
retrofit or at the newbuilding stage, ESDs can help shipping companies
improve their CII, EEXI and EEDI (Energy Efficiency Design Index)
ratings – and as the maritime regulatory landscape evolves, their
importance will only grow.
Chara Georgopoulou, head of the Maritime
R&D and Advisory manager for DNV Greece, said: “ESDs, alongside new
fuels and digitalisation, can significantly contribute to achieving
those goals. ESDs can be instrumental in helping to reduce fuel use, cut
greenhouse gas emissions and fully contribute towards compliance. For
wider adoption however, the industry needs confidence in the technology.
By working together to review HEMEXPO member products, DNV is proud to
help build this confidence and ensure the shipping industry can use ESDs
to meet its decarbonisation goals.”
source: Seatrade Maritime News
https://www.seatrade-maritime.com/shipyards/greek-suppliers-energy-saving-devices-assessment-agreement-dnv