News / Mandatory shaft power reduction on all ships may be the way to hit IMO emissions target

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Japan’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) delegation is set to call for a mandatory shaft power reduction on all ships to help meet its commitment to cut shipping emissions by 40% by 2030.

A proposal, seen by The Loadstar but not yet made public, entails retro-fitting engine power limitation (EPL) systems on all non-EEDI 3-certified vessels.

“[It is] a simple device which can easily limit engine power by adjusting a fuel index limiter on the ship’s engine control system,” it said,

“Therefore, EPL can ...