Émissions atmosphériques - SOx et PM

Monitoring of regulations

2.1 Implement a systematic control policy for documenting fuel (e.g. Bunker Delivery Notes (BDN), best practices application, or any other proof of the control policy in place). BDN should refer to ISO 8217:2017 tables at least.

Note: BDN must be retained, and annual consumption notes must be kept for each ship.

2.2 Plan voyages and stopovers using decision tools based for example on climatology and weather forecasting to reduce/optimize energy used for each voyage.

2.3 Optimize trim for energy efficiency when loading ships and barges.

2.4 Implement a preventive engine maintenance system to optimize performance.

2.5 Identify optimal engine speed or engine load for energy efficiency. Inform crew and ensure awareness of this optimal ‘economic’ speed and/or engine load. Transit at this speed to the extent practicable.

2.6 Implement a program for energy efficiency upgrades (e.g., lighting, heating/cooling).

2.7 Conduct an internal survey for equipment or energy loads that could be more efficient with smart controls, variable loads, or other means, i.e. HVAC in unoccupied spaces, air compressor, or cooling pump; and/or from survey findings, make progress right-sizing or upgrading equipment, balancing loads, or similar.

Pilot Boats and Tugs Only:

2.8 Reduce idling with dispatch scheduling and/or provide tie-up locations where awaiting tow or escort.

3.1 Complete an annual inventory of SOx and Particulate Matter (PM) emissions for all the company's ships.

Note: See Annexes 2-A, 2-B, and 2-D.

3.2 The average sulphur content mass by mass (% m/m) of the total amount of fuel consumed annually by all of the company’s vessels is less than 0.4%.

Notes:

• For reminder, fuel sulphur limit is 0.1 % within an ECA and 0.5 % outside ECAs.
• Ship owners can use equipment or alternative fuel allowing for the attainment of the same level of sulphur emissions as above.

Fulfill one of the following three criteria:

3.3. At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth, reduce SOx and PM emissions by reducing emissions by at least 95% when compared with the use of a fuel oil sulphured at 0.5%.
These measures should be implemented on at least 10% of the fleet (representing 7% or more of the tonnage).
Note: For wet Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS), the open-loop system/mode must not be used.
OR

3.4. At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth, reduce SOx and PM emissions, by using very low or zero-emission technologies or fuels, alternative fuel(s) or energies/energy vectors having low SOx and PM emissions, or certified EGCS or filtering technologies.
These measures should be implemented on at least 10% of the fleet (representing 7% or more of the tonnage).
Note: For wet EGCS, the open-loop system/mode must not be used.
OR

3.5 At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth, Reduce SOx and PM by using a fuel with a sulphur content equal to less than 0.1%, including for short calls (less than 2 hours) on 100% of the fleet.
Notes:
-Ship owners can use equipment or alternative fuel allowing for the attainment of the same level of sulphur emissions as above
-For wet EGCS the open-loop system/mode must not be used.

4.1 The average sulphur content mass by mass (% m/m) of the total amount of fuel consumed annually by all of the company’s vessels is less than 0.3% m/m.

Notes:

• For reminder, fuel sulphur limit is 0.1 % within an ECA and 0.5 % outside ECAs.
• Ship owners can use equipment or alternative fuel allowing for the attainment of the same level of sulphur emissions as above.

AND, fulfill one of the following 2 criteria:

4.2 At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth, reduce SOx and PM emissions by reducing emissions by at least 95% when compared with the use of a fuel oil sulphured at 0.5%.

These measures should be implemented on at least 25% of the fleet (representing 15% or more of the tonnage).

Note: For wet EGCS, the open-loop system/mode must not be used.

OR

4.3 At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth,reduce SOx and PM emissions by using very low or zero-emission technologies or fuels, alternative fuel(s) or energies/energy vectors having low SOX and PM emissions, or certified EGCS or filtering technologies.

These measures should be implemented on at least 25% of the fleet (representing 15% or more of the tonnage).

Note: For wet EGCS, the open-loop system/mode must not be used.

AND, fulfill one of the following 2 criteria:

4.4 Sample PM emissions and PN emissions (Particulate Number) when possible, for one of the fleet's main engine types (slow-speed, medium-speed, high-speed, gas or steam turbine).

Notes:

• PN sampling is optional for 2026
• Participants could perform PN sampling on the same date as the next planned PM sampling.
• Sampling must be repeated every five (5) years. The sampling test plan must be consistent within the fleet, comparable with prior tests, and a recognized methodology, such as ISO 8178 or 40 CFR 51 Appendix M and 40 CFR 60 Appendix A or for fine particulate, any other appropriate methods such as SMPS (Scanning Mobility Particle Sizer) or CPC (Condensation Particle Counter). 

OR

4.5 Actively participate in research and development (R&D) on reducing the impact of SOx and PM emissions, piloting hybrid or blended fuels, addressing black carbon, researching arctic impacts, or conducting a pilot project on emission reduction technologies.

Note: Active participation in R&D is defined as the provision of support by the participant, whether through financial means, human resources, equipment, and/or experimental shipboard trials; in partnership with an academic institution, technology developer, innovation accelerator, or government agency

5.1 The average sulphur content mass by mass (m/m) of the total amount of fuel consumed annually by all of the company’s vessels is less than 0.2% m/m.

Notes:

• For reminder, fuel sulphur limit is 0.1 % within an ECA and 0.5 % outside ECAs.
• Ship owners can use equipment or alternative fuel allowing for the attainment of the same level of sulphur emissions as above.

5.2 In a polar zone, vessels will not use or carry any heavy/intermediate fuel oil (HFO/IFO) or VLSFO/ULSFO.

AND, fulfill one of the following 2 criteria:

5.3 At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth,reduce SOx and PM emissions by reducing emissions by at least 95% when compared with the use of a fuel oil sulphured at 0.5%.

These measures should be implemented on at least 50% of the fleet (representing 30% or more of the tonnage).

Note: For wet EGCS, the open-loop system/mode must not be used.

OR

5.4 At each port of call and based on electricity consumption at berth,reduce SOx and PM emissions by using very low or zero-emission technologies or fuels, alternative fuel(s) or energies/energy vectors having low SOx and PM emissions, or certified EGCS or filtering technologies.

These measures should be implemented on at least 50% of the fleet (representing 30% or more of the tonnage).

Note: For wet EGCS, the open-loop system/mode must not be used.

AND, fulfill one of the following 2 criteria:

5.5 Achieve a 75% or greater reduction of PM emissions (compared to no treatment) per ship by:
(i) applying pre-treatment and/or on-engine measures;
(ii) applying after-treatment measures, such as a diesel particulate filter (DPF), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs), or other EGCS;

(iii) using wind propulsion, or by;
(iv) using other energy-solutions that result in low SOx & PM emissions.

From year 2025

• For a fleet of 20 or fewer vessels, these measures must be on board two or more of the company's owned ships.
• For a fleet of more than 20 vessels, these measures must be on board at least 5% of the company's owned ships (with them on board at least two ships).

From year 2027

• For a fleet of 20 or fewer vessels, these measures must be on board two or more of the company's owned ships.
• For a fleet of more than 20 vessels, these measures must be on board at least 10% of the company's owned (with them on board at least two ships).

OR

5.6 Each newbuild ship ordered by the company as of year 2024 or as of one year after the company’s initial certification, whichever comes first, permanently achieves the requirements for PM emissions (both in PM and PN) of Stage V limits for inland waterway vessels as provided by Regulation EU 2016/1628 on requirements for gaseous and particulate pollutant emission limits and type-approval for internal combustion engines for non-road mobile machinery, by applying an adapted technology such as diesel particulate filters (DPF), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs), electrostatic precipitators, etc. (a non-exhaustive list). Such a reduction must be certified in accordance with Regulation EU 2016/1628 and supported by relevant documentation.

Note: Class notations for ships such as the ULEV notation by Bureau Veritas, or similar notation from any other IACS members recognize compliance with the requirements of Stage V PM emission limits of Regulation EU 2016/1628.