MOL introduces Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) for tanker fleet

The SEEMP provides the most efficient vessel operation method (optimum route selection, appropriate maintenance, etc, taking into considering slow steaming, ocean currents, and weather) to reduce CO2 emissions whilst ensuring safe operation and maintaining a strict operation schedule.

Initially, the SEEMP was initiated by MOL Tankship Management (Europe), then provided for all vessels managed by the MOL Tanker Division’s in-house companies, effective January 1st, to ensure ongoing improvement in energy efficiency by following the plan-do-check-action (PDCA) cycle.

MOL also established the Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) for Tankers, which indicates CO2 grams per mile transport of 1 ton cargo, based on actual vessel operation, as an index to verify the SEEMP’s effectiveness. While conducting self monitoring, MOL and vessels will set CO2 emissions reduction targets to pursue improved energy efficiency in line with the SEEMP plan.

In October 2010, the 61st session of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee agreed in principle on compulsory steps to adopt the SEEMP on vessels. In addition, guidelines on energy efficiency and fuel management were issued at the Oil Companies International Marine Forum (OCIMF), reflecting key customers‘ requests for improvements in tanker fuel efficiency.

MOL has promoted the Sempaku ISHIN project, the environment-friendly next-generation vessel concept, since 2009, taking a proactive approach to the development and introduction of technologies to reduce CO2 emissions. The company has also taken various other measures to reduce the environmental burden of its operations.