Nexnergy Pte. Ltd.

Registered Office: 138, Cecil Street, #18-00, Cecil Court, Singapore 06953
Operations Office: 316, The Great Eastern Galleria, Plot-20, Sector-4, Nerul, Navimumbai, 400706. Maharastra I ndia
www.nexnergy.com
Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) & Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP) for Yachts and OSVs A Guide

An important characteristic for Yachts and OSVs is that they spend a significant
amount of time at rest; either within a port, marina, working with a rig or at anchor.
The operating profile of these vessels dictates that auxiliary systems far outweigh the
propulsion system in terms of contribution to the operational environmental footprint.
Defining the operating profile for these vessels is very difficult as the usage depends
solely on an unpredictable pattern of movement. However it is possible, given the
right data, to make some broad assumptions.

It is the purpose of this note to provide further information concerning the recently
launched Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) & Ship Energy Efficiency
Management Plan (SEEMP) and its application to Yachts and OSVs.

Application
EEDI applies to all new build Yachts/OSVs of 400 gross tonnage and greater with
effect from the 1st J anuary, 2013.
SEEMP applies to all Yachts/OSVs of 400 gross tonnage and greater with effect
from the 1st J anuary, 2013.
Background
At the 63rd session of the International Maritime Organizations (IMO) Marine
Environmental Protection Committee (MEPC) held in London in the latter part of
2012 an important series of measures were adopted.
The measures are designed to support the uniform implementation of mandatory
measures to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases
(GHGs) from international shipping.
The MEPC adopted four sets of guidelines intended to assist in the implementation of
the mandatory Regulations on Energy Efficiency for Ships in MARPOL Annex VI.
These regulations enter into force on J anuary 1, 2013. The guidelines are:
2012 guidelines on the method of calculation of the attained EEDI for new
ships;

Nexnergy Pte. Ltd.
Registered Office: 138, Cecil Street, #18-00, Cecil Court, Singapore 06953
Operations Office: 316, The Great Eastern Galleria, Plot-20, Sector-4, Nerul, Navimumbai, 400706. Maharastra I ndia
www.nexnergy.com
2012 guidelines for the development of SEEMP;
2012 guidelines on survey and certification of the EEDI; and
Guidelines for calculation of reference lines for use with the EEDI.
EEDI
The EEDI aims to promote the use of more energy efficient (less polluting) equipment
and engines.
The EEDI is a non-prescriptive, performance-based mechanism that leaves the choice
of technologies to use in a specific yacht design to the industry. As long as the
required energy efficiency level is attained, designers and builders are free to use the
most cost-efficient solutions for the vessel to comply with the regulations. The EEDI
provides a specific figure for an individual design, expressed in grams of carbon
dioxide (CO2) per vessels capacity-mile (the smaller the EEDI the more energy
efficient ship design) and is calculated by a formula based on the technical design
parameters.
SEEMP
The SEEMP is intended to be a management tool to assist these vessels in managing
the on-going environmental performance of its operations. It is recommended that the
vessel or its management company develop procedures for implementing the plan in a
manner, which limits the on-board administrative burden to a minimum.
The SEEMP seeks to improve a yacht/osvs energy efficiency through four steps:
Planning,
Implementation,
Monitoring,
Self-evaluation and improvement.
These components play a critical role in the continuous cycle to improve energy
management. Achieving these goals can be done through a combination of structural
and operations actions. These may include improved voyage planning, weather
routing, optimized speed, consistent shaft power, enhanced use of rudder and heading
control systems (autopilots), and hull maintenance.

Nexnergy Pte. Ltd.
Registered Office: 138, Cecil Street, #18-00, Cecil Court, Singapore 06953
Operations Office: 316, The Great Eastern Galleria, Plot-20, Sector-4, Nerul, Navimumbai, 400706. Maharastra I ndia
www.nexnergy.com
SEEMP also provides an approach for the vessel owners to manage vessel efficiency
performance over time using, for example, the Energy Efficiency Operational
Indicator (EEOI), as a monitoring tool. The guidance on the development of the
SEEMP for new and existing vessels incorporates best practices for fuel efficient
operation, as well as guidelines for voluntary use of the EEOI for new and existing
ships.
The EEOI enables these vessel owners to measure the fuel efficiency of their vessel in
operation and to gauge the effect of any changes in operation, e.g. improved voyage
planning or more frequent propeller cleaning, or introduction of technical measures
such as waste heat recovery systems or a new propeller. The SEEMP urges the yacht
owner at each stage of the plan to consider new technologies and practices when
seeking to optimise the performance of a ship.
Documentation
To verify compliance with these new rules, yachts and OSVs must carry a new
statutory certificate called the International Energy Efficiency (IEE) Certificate. The
required survey will be conduct by the flag-state or classification society appointed on
their behalf.