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Malta issues summary of FuelEU Maritime Regulation requirements for ship operators
The Merchant Shipping Directorate of Transport Malta has informed ship-owners, operators, and managers about the FuelEU Maritime Regulation (EU) 2023/1805. This regulation applies to ships above 5000 gross tonnage transporting passengers or cargo to or from EU ports.
By 31 August 2024, companies shall submit a FuelEU Monitoring Plan for each of their ships to an accredited verifier, indicating the method chosen from among methods set out in Annex I of the Regulation for monitoring and reporting the amount, type and emission factor of energy used on board by ships and other relevant information.
As of 1 January 2025, companies shall start monitoring and recording on an annual basis the required data for each of their ships, including the amount of each type of fuel consumed and the emission factors covering all relevant greenhouse gases. By 31 January of the verification period, companies shall provide to the verifier a ship-specific FuelEU report containing all the relevant data for the reporting period.
By 30 June 2026 and for each subsequent year, the verifier shall issue a FuelEU Document of Compliance for the ship concerned, provided that the ship does not have a GHG intensity compliance deficit or non-compliant port calls. The FuelEU Document of Compliance should be held by ships as evidence of compliance with the Regulation. In case of ships having a compliance deficit, a FuelEU penalty to be calculated by the verifier in accordance with the formula in the Regulation shall be due. The pertinent data in relation to the Regulation shall be recorded in the FuelEU database.
As of 1 January 2030, container and passenger ships falling under the scope of the Regulation and at berth for more than two hours in a Ten-T port shall use the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) or zero-emission technology, and by 1 January 2035 this shall also apply to all EU/EEA ports where onshore power is available.
Updated USCG
guideline for towing vessel stability compliance
The United States Coast Guard Marine Safety Center updated its Design Verification Guideline DVG H1- 18 with regards the general arrangement plans for towing vessels.
Purpose: The Design Verification Guideline (DVG) serves to provide comprehensive guidance and information to the marine industry regarding the verification of stability compliance for towing vessels certified under 46 Subchapter M of the U.S. Coast Guard regulations. Its primary aim is to ensure that these vessels meet specific safety and operational standards related to their structural integrity and stability.
Applicability: The guideline applies to general arrangement plans of towing vessels that either had their keel laid on or after July 20, 2017, or underwent a major conversion after that date. It clarifies that while the Marine Safety Center (MSC) can review these plans, owners have the option to pursue plan verification through three specified sources: - A registered professional engineer (P.E.) licensed by a U.S. state or the District of Columbia.
- An authorized classification society delegated with issuing the SOLAS Cargo Ship Safety Construction Certificate under 46 CFR 8.320. - Directly with the U.S. Coast Guard.
References: The guideline cites specific regulatory references that must be adhered to during the verification process. These include: - 46 CFR 144 for Construction and Arrangement. - Marine Safety Manual (MSM) Volumes II & IV. - ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels for Service on Rivers and Intracoastal Waterways.
- ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels Under 90 Meters (295 feet) in Length.
Submittal Checklist: A detailed checklist is provided to ensure that the submittal package for general arrangement plans includes essential documents such as a letter of intent, application for inspection, outboard and inboard profiles, and deck arrangements. These plans must sufficiently detail compliance with the requirements of 46 CFR Subchapter M for independent verification.
View the full guidelines at
https://bit.ly/4eZp6K0. THE REPORT | SEP 2024 | ISSUE 109 | 51
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