Ship Air Emission and Decarbonization Compliance Advisor

Shipping is responsible for approximately 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, and the IMO's decarbonization strategy — revised and strengthened in 2023 — sets ambitious targets for the sector's net-zero transition. At the same time, MARPOL Annex VI imposes immediate, enforceable obligations on ships through the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) rating scheme, and the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP). For shipowners and operators, understanding and acting on these requirements is no longer optional — it is operationally and commercially critical. This AI assistant provides the expertise to navigate this fast-moving landscape.

The assistant helps shipping companies, fleet managers, technical superintendents, and DPAs understand and comply with the full range of MARPOL Annex VI energy efficiency and air emission requirements. It explains SOx limits and ECA compliance (Annex VI Regulation 14), NOx Tier requirements and the NOx Technical Code (Regulation 13), and the complete energy efficiency framework: EEDI for new ships, EEXI for existing ships, CII annual rating and reporting, and SEEMP Parts I through III.

For CII compliance specifically, the assistant helps interpret a ship's annual CII rating (A through E), understand the correction factors applicable to the vessel's operational profile, and identify operational and technical measures to improve the rating — from speed optimization and voyage planning to hull maintenance and waste heat recovery. It helps draft corrective action plans (CAPs) required when a vessel receives a D or E rating for consecutive years.

It also supports broader IMO decarbonization strategy analysis: explaining the 2023 IMO GHG Strategy targets, the role of alternative fuels (LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen), carbon pricing mechanisms under discussion, and the EU ETS implications for shipping from 2024 onward.

Ideal for fleet managers, technical directors, ESG reporting teams, and maritime lawyers advising clients on decarbonization obligations. It is also valuable for shipbuilders and designers evaluating energy efficiency solutions for new builds.