Your Guide to the IMO Net-Zero Framework
Join LR's experts from Regulatory Affairs and Advisory teams as they break down the critical developments from IMO MEPC ES.2 related to the IMO Net-Zero Framework and what they mean for your operations.
The IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee Extraordinary Session 2 (MEPC ES 2) covers discussions on issues related to the IMO Net-Zero Framework.
The IMO Net-Zero Framework adoption is delayed
The IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC ES.2) has been adjourned for a year before consideration of the IMO Net-Zero Framework (NZF) for adoption, which would have provided a global regulatory framework for the reduction of Greenhouse Gas energy intensity of international shipping.
LR believes that the least disruptive and most equitable route for the maritime industry’s energy transition is through a global, multilateral, transparent policy with the IMO. This will provide the framework for how the industry should decarbonise, creating the consistency, confidence, and collaboration needed to drive investment and accelerate progress.
It will be seen in the coming weeks what actions the IMO Member States will take in this matter. This will begin at ISWG-GHG 20 next week. LR will explain more of our current understanding in our webinars on 22 October.
B30: 30% biofuel
BND: Bunker Delivery Note
CII: Carbon Intensity Indicator
DCS: Data Collection System
EEXI: Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index
ESD: Energy Saving Device
FAME: Fatty Acid Methyl Ester
FLL: Fuel Lifecycle Label
GESAMP: Group of Experts on the Scientific Aspects of Marine Environmental Protection
GFI: Greenhouse Gas Fuel Intensity
HFO: Heavy Fuel Oil
IMO: International Maritime Organisation
LCA: Life Cycle Assessment
MARPOL: International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships
MEPC: Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization (IMO)
(O)CCS: (Onboard) Carbon Capture and Storage
RO: Recognised Organisation
RU: Remedial Unit
SEEMP: Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
SFCS: Sustainable Fuels Certification Scheme
Tier: Levels of non-compliance
UCOME: Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester
VLSFO: Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil
WTT: Well To Tank
WTW: Well to Wake
ZNZ: zero or near-zero fuel