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Resolution MEPC.395(82) – 2024 Guidelines for the Development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP)
**DGS Circular 82 of 2024: Summary for Indian Seafarers**
Applicable to:
All Indian seafarers on ships of 400 GT and above, and ships of 5,000 GT and above falling into specific categories.
Effective Date:
07 October 2024
Superseded Circulars:
None explicitly stated.
Key Changes and Requirements
1. New Guidelines for SEEMP
The DGS has adopted new guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) as per resolution MEPC.395(82).
- Applicability: All ships of 400 GT and above, and ships of 5,000 GT and above falling into specific categories.
- Key Parts: Part I - Ship Management Plan, Part II - Ship Fuel Oil Consumption Data Collection Plan, Part III - Ship Operational Carbon Intensity Plan.
- Compliance: Ships must keep the SEEMP on board and ensure its implementation.
2. Revocation of Previous Guidelines
The 2022 Guidelines for the development of a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) adopted by resolution MEPC.346(78) have been revoked.
II/4 Guidance on best practices for fuel-efficient operation of ships is provided in Part I of the SEEMP.
Important Note
Failure to comply with the requirements of the new SEEMP guidelines may result in penalties and operational restrictions as per MARPOL Annex VI regulations.
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