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The Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) is a technical efficiency regulation that sets new CO2 emissions limits for vessels per ton-mile of capacity. Although the exact date for implementation has not been determined yet, the current effective date is November 2022, with the IMO stating that January 1st, 2023 is the absolute latest date for implementation. Around 30,000 vessels will be affected as this short-term decarbonisation measure goes into effect. Affected vessels will be expected to complete a detailed attained EEXI calculation, with the value of that calculation equal to or below the ‘required EEXI' set by the IMO for that ship type and size.

Albion Marine Solutions has extensive technical knowledge of all ship classes, busy in assisting ship owners and technical managers around the world with EEXI calculations. We have completed a lot of vessel calculations in the last few months, and the number is growing steadily as the adoption date approaching closer. Moreover, we are also attempting to help operators understand their options if their vessels fail to comply with the new regulations. Sea trials will help determine possible routes to compliance when vessels fail to meet EEXI specifications based on an analysis from essential documents.

At Albion Marine Solutions, we work with clients to obtain a thorough understanding of the ship as well as any new technology that has been added over time. This allows us to ensure that a sea trial takes certain variables into account – all while adhering to strict supervisory guidelines – and can be used to produce a reference speed that accurately represents the ship's current speed.

Albion Marine is proud to be on the front lines of new electric and hybrid propulsion technologies for existing fleets and new builds. It is already a few years since we have completed a concept design for an actual zero-emission cable ferry- Albion Zero. The concept utilizes solar power and the power of river streams to generate sufficient charge for ferry operation. The ferry carries eight vehicles or two large trucks and capable of operating in shallow waters. The vessel does not need an electric grid, and it does not utilize engines during the regular process.

Director of Albion Marine Mr. Yakovenko says: “It is an elegant engineering concept specifically designed for a river crossing in remote Northern location with limited or non-existing infrastructure. Our modular design makes it suitable for a large range of ferry designs. The conversion payback period only a few years”. The initial CAPEX makes sense. Nowadays, electric or hybrid technologies get more and more interest with progressive Shipowners and operators. First of all, we see a massive drop in the price of cell batteries. The cell prices declined from 1,160 to 176 US dollars per kilowatt-hour (kWh) from 2010 to 2018. As a result, the industry increasingly sees batteries in hybrid power systems, especially in the ferry and short-sea segments. The hybrid power immensely reduces air emissions while reducing overall OPEX by 30-60%.

Abion Marine is actively assisting Shipowners to comply with new EEXI legislation. The MEPC 75, IMO agreed to amend MARPOL Annex VI to introduce a new technical efficiency standard for in-service vessels- the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index’ (EEXI). This is due to be adopted in June 2021 (MEPC 76).

Entry into force is expected to be in the fourth quarter of 2022, but no later than 1 January 2023. The exact date will be confirmed in June.

Demonstration of compliance will be required by the vessel’s first survey for the issue of endorsement of the International Air Pollution Prevention Certification (IAPPC), following the entry into force.

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With the support of Transport Canada, Albion Marine Solutions has completed the development of an innovative Advanced Air Emissions Abatement Technology The third phase was finalized successfully by the concept design of the technology. This adaptable technology solution intends to reduce the actual air emissions across Canadian ports.

Albion is confident of improving the general air quality near ports much more than current standards by targeting capturing of near cent percentages of SOx, NOx, Particulate matter (PM2.5 & PM10) emitted from the vessels.