TY - JOUR
T1 - Roles and challenges of seafarers for implementation of energy efficiency operational measures onboard ships
AU - Dewan, Mohammud Hanif
AU - Godina, Radu
N1 - info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB%2F00667%2F2020/PT#
info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDP%2F00667%2F2020/PT#
Publisher Copyright:
© 2023 The Authors
PY - 2023/9
Y1 - 2023/9
N2 - As international shipping contributes to 2.89% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of reducing the carbon intensity by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 compared to 2008. To achieve these goals, the IMO has developed guidelines and regulations for enhancing energy efficiency in ship design and operation, such as adopting various operational measures, low-carbon fuels, innovative technologies, and retrofits. A purposive sampling strategy was employed in this study to ensure a representative sample, engaging seafarers, ship managers, and technical and operations managers from 46 shipping companies worldwide. The study demonstrates that seafarers actively engage in various energy efficiency practices, with navigation, cargo works, deck operations, and port-related measures divided between the master and deck crews. Chief engineers and engine crews are involved in power generation, propulsion engines, and engine load management. Onshore technical managers oversee both groups to ensure the successful implementation of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). However, seafarers encounter challenges such as increased workload, additional paperwork, heightened inspections by regulatory bodies, enhanced planned maintenance, and increased technical difficulties in executing SEEMP onboard ships. Furthermore, the implementation of SEEMP has also affected the traditional work culture of crewmembers, who rarely receive recognition or incentives for their efforts. As part of its recommendations, the study emphasizes the need for improved working conditions, training, and incentives, as well as introducing new technologies to reduce workloads and ensure compliance with SEEMP.
AB - As international shipping contributes to 2.89% of global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has set a target of reducing the carbon intensity by at least 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050 compared to 2008. To achieve these goals, the IMO has developed guidelines and regulations for enhancing energy efficiency in ship design and operation, such as adopting various operational measures, low-carbon fuels, innovative technologies, and retrofits. A purposive sampling strategy was employed in this study to ensure a representative sample, engaging seafarers, ship managers, and technical and operations managers from 46 shipping companies worldwide. The study demonstrates that seafarers actively engage in various energy efficiency practices, with navigation, cargo works, deck operations, and port-related measures divided between the master and deck crews. Chief engineers and engine crews are involved in power generation, propulsion engines, and engine load management. Onshore technical managers oversee both groups to ensure the successful implementation of the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). However, seafarers encounter challenges such as increased workload, additional paperwork, heightened inspections by regulatory bodies, enhanced planned maintenance, and increased technical difficulties in executing SEEMP onboard ships. Furthermore, the implementation of SEEMP has also affected the traditional work culture of crewmembers, who rarely receive recognition or incentives for their efforts. As part of its recommendations, the study emphasizes the need for improved working conditions, training, and incentives, as well as introducing new technologies to reduce workloads and ensure compliance with SEEMP.
KW - CII
KW - EEDI
KW - EEXI
KW - Energy efficiency
KW - MARPOL Annex VI
KW - Seafarers’ Challenges
KW - SEEMP
UR - https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0308597X23002798
U2 - 10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105746
DO - 10.1016/j.marpol.2023.105746
M3 - Article
SN - 0308-597X
VL - 155
JO - Marine Policy
JF - Marine Policy
M1 - 105746
ER -