Interferry welcomes EEDI decision
Trade association Interferry has welcomed the recent decision of the IMO Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) to proceed with a sector specific methodology for establishing energy efficiency requirements for ro-ro cargo and ro-pax vessels.
The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) requirements for most other ship types, due in force from 2013, had been agreed during a previous session, when an extended timeline was approved for ro-ro ferries due to the extensive variation of ships within this segment.
Interferry then worked closely with flag states and other industry bodies in an informal working group which assessed seven different proposals for a fair and sustainable EEDI formula that did not penalise the specialised power requirements of ro-ro operations.
A proposal by Germany, Sweden and the European shipbuilders association CESA was supported by Interferry as meeting these requirements and has now been recognised by the IMO as the best way forward.
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