- IMO data shows that the total fuel used by these ships was slightly less in 2023 (211 million tonnes) compared to 2022 (213 million tonnes).
- In addition, 93.52% of the fuel used in 2023 was either Heavy Fuel Oil, Light Fuel Oil, or Diesel/Gas Oil (compared to 94.65% for 2022).
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has presented the summary of fuel oil consumption data collected from ships under its Data Collection System (DCS), reports Safety4sea.
Summary of fuel oil consumption
According to IMO, the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) (30 September to 4 October 2024) approved, in principle, the summary of the fuel oil consumption data submitted to the IMO data collection system (DCS) for 2023. Since 2019, ships of 5,000 gross tonnes (GT) and above (which produce approximately 85% of the total CO2 emissions from international shipping) are required to collect consumption data for each type of fuel oil they use as well as other specified information. This data helps to inform the development of measures to reduce GHG emissions from ships, including calculating ships’ operational carbon intensity (CII).
In 2023, data was reported by 28,620 ships with a combined gross tonnage of 1,301 million GT and by 105 Administrations out of 135 possible. The data showed that total fuel used by these ships was slightly less in 2023 (211 million tonnes) compared to 2022 (213 million tonnes).
In addition, 93.52% of the fuel used in 2023 was either Heavy Fuel Oil, Light Fuel Oil or Diesel/Gas Oil (compared to 94.65% for 2022). Fuels that are not in those categories represent 6.48% of the fuel used in 2023 (compared to 5.35% in 2022).
For the 2023 reporting period, CII ratings were reported by 24,653 out of the 28,620 reporting ships (86.1%). The table below summarizes the reported operational CII ratings:
The Committee noted ongoing improvements to the reporting process in the IMO DCS module in GISIS, including the timeline and updates to report transport work and enhance granularity of the reporting from 1 January 2025.
The Committee also approved, in principle:
- the reporting on carbon intensity developments on the basis of supply-based measurements, using AER and cgDIST indicators; and
- the reporting of Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) values.
Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan
In addition, the Committee adopted Resolution MEPC.395(82), which outlines the 2024 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). This resolution includes several amendments to the 2022 Guidelines, aiming to enhance the granularity of reports submitted under the IMO Data Collection System (DCS).
Moreover, the Committee approved the Revised Sample Format for confirming compliance pursuant to regulation 5.4.5 of MARPOL Annex VI (MEPC.1/Circ.914). This approval pertains to the early submission of SEEMP Part II, specifically addressing the ship fuel oil consumption data collection plan.
Furthermore, the Committee sanctioned draft amendments to Appendix IX of MARPOL Annex VI. These amendments aim to clarify entries in data reporting to the IMO DCS, with a view to adoption at MEPC 83. Alongside this, the Committee also approved the Guidance on the application of these amendments to Appendix IX of MARPOL Annex VI (MEPC.1/Circ.913).
Lastly, the Committee endorsed MEPC.1/Circ.913, which provides guidance on implementing the amendments to Appendix IX of MARPOL Annex VI, as adopted by resolution MEPC.385(81). This includes crucial information on the incorporation of data related to transport work and enhancing the granularity of the IMO Ship Fuel Consumption Database (IMO DCS).
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Source: Safety4sea
