What is the SEEMP?

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) incorporates best practices for the fuel efficient operation of ships, such as better speed management throughout a ships voyage, for example. Such efficiency measures will significantly reduce fuel consumption and, consequently, CO2 emissions. The SEEMP was developed through detailed discussions between member states, and with the advice and assistance of the international shipping industry, through a specialised working group on greenhouse gas emissions convened by the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC). The working group also discussed measures such as an Energy Efficiency Design Index, which will help to ensure that new ships are built as energy efficient as possible.