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The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) (Amendment) Regulations 2023

14 July 2023

Amends/Commences: The Merchant Shipping (Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships) Regulations 2008

Comes into force: 24th April 2023

Jurisdiction: United Kingdom

In order to help monitor the carbon intensity of international shipping, UK ships weighing over 400 gross tonnes must adopt new measures to reduce their carbon intensity. They must obtain and carry on board: 

  • an International Energy Efficiency Certificate (IEE Certificate);

  • a Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP); and

  • a Statement of Compliance. 


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