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This discusses the environmental impact of emissions from ships, covering mandatory regulations of MARPOL 73/78 and the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan, and new International Maritime Organization regulations. It examines how ship staff can increase energy efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and using innovative technologies.
List of contents
1. Introduction. 2. Energy Efficient Ship Operations. 3. Energy Efficiency Indices & SEEMP. 4. Strategies for Ship's Energy Efficiency. 5. Monitoring Fuel Consumption. 6. Low Carbon Ship Operations. 7. Diesel Engines and Energy Efficiency. 8. Energy Audits, Surveys and Certification. 9. International Legislation Regarding Emissions. 10. Environmental Efforts by the Shipping Industry. 11. Beyond Compliance: Surpassing Regulations, Carbon Credits and Carbon Exchanges. 12. Guidance on Best Practices for Fuel-Efficient Operations of Ships. 13. Case Studies on Environmental Pollution. 14. The Way Forward.
About the author
Capt. Ashok Menon is from the 1977-78 cohort of Training Ship Rajendra. Since training, he has served in ascending ranks on ocean going vessels and was promoted to the rank of Captain in 1990. He served in this capacity for several years before turning to academia. He is currently the Head of the Department of Nautical Studies at FOSMA Maritime and Research organisation, Kolkata.
Summary
This discusses the environmental impact of emissions from ships, covering mandatory regulations of MARPOL 73/78 and the Shipboard Energy Efficiency Management Plan, and new International Maritime Organization regulations. It examines how ship staff can increase energy efficiency by reducing fuel consumption and using innovative technologies.
