Study on the Optimization of Energy Consumption as Part of Implementation of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan

This technical document identifies best practices developed in the shipping industry, particularly since the introduction of the mandatory requirement to carry on board a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) from 1 January 2013. The study’s main recommendations include: 1) Make the SEEMP more of a guideline/handbook for the industry with clearer procedures; 2) Support needed in setting realistic and useful goals; and 3)Support needed in developing effective KPIs that can be used in the daily improvement work; and Needs for guidelines.