UNVEILING THE JOURNEY OF MARITIME ENERGY EFFICIENCY: A DEEP DIVE INTO EEDI, EEXI, CII, POTENTIAL CII REGULATION ENHANCEMENTS, AND PERSISTENT CHALLENGES

Abstract

The Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) and the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI), two crucial regulations in the maritime sector, are examined in detail in this paper. This study aims to understand the complexities of these restrictions and analyse how the Energy Efficiency Operational Indicator (EEOI) could be used to improve the way the maritime industry measures Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII).

This study offers insightful information on the regulatory environment governing energy efficiency in shipping by analysing the historical trajectory and transformation of the EEDI. It provides a thorough overview of the regulations now in effect, illuminating their tenets and guiding ideas.

Additionally, this study offers a path for prospective CII framework upgrades that goes beyond simple analysis. It investigates whether adding the EEOI is feasible and how it can improve the precision and applicability of emission measurement in the maritime industry.

In essence, this paper provides a comprehensive overview of the development of EEDI, the current regulatory landscape, and how creative modifications, such the inclusion of EEOI, could further improve existing methodologies to address the changing demands of sustainability in shipping.