A recent study has revealed that as the requirement for the IMO ship energy efficiency management plan (SEEMP) moves closer, 60% of respondents are not aware of potential fuel savings the plan can create.
The study conducted by the NAPA Group, a global software specialist for ship design and operations, was completed by over 50 ship owners, operators and charterers.
Individual responses described SEEMP as “absolutely needed”, “long overdue” and “one of the best practices”; an assertion re-enforced by the fact that 79% of respondent organisations already have a system in place for SEEMP compliance.
A key trend throughout the results was that smaller companies were less prepared, less likely to conduct SEEMP through electronic means and significantly less likely to be aware of the potential 15-20% fuel savings that could be achieved through an effective electronic SEEMP.
Esa Henttinen, vice president, business development at NAPA for operations commented: “The survey results highlights that there is still scope for more education around SEEMP before it becomes mandatory. Moreover, the survey shows that there is a significant percentage of organisations that don’t realise they can achieve 15 to 20% in bunker fuel savings – the opportunity is there for owners and operators to substantially reduce operating costs and emissions. Unless this is widely known SEEMP may not live up to its potential and fully benefit the industry.”
