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ENVIRONMENT & SAFETY

ply chain. As environmental concerns heighten,
it is acknowledged that we should all share a
common understanding and sing from the same
hymn sheet, so to speak. The shipping industry
has many nuances within its sectors, but this is
There needs to be accountability an area of commonality where it makes sense
and a sense of responsibility to be aligned with the IMO.
toward decarbonisation.
The tools and technologies ❼ Is the shipping industry ready to
required to make informed navigate the wave of environmental
decisions about emissions regulations? To what extent does the
are available. uncertainty shrouding the future of
The key solution lies in maritime fuels affect a shipping com-
digitalisation, as it holds pany’s ability to align its operations to
the potential to break down the standards dictated by the regula-
the existing data barriers. tory authorities?
The complexity of upcoming environmental
regulations will demand new skill sets from
the industry. Risk positions will become more
complicated, providing opportunities for some
in the market, but most will be satisfied just to
zero out risks. More rudimentary systems may
RightShip does not want to duplicate the work struggle - if they don’t fail completely - and there
currently being carried out by Class Societies. seems to be a plethora of new startups ready
Instead, we are looking to add value by using the and willing to provide answers on the issue of
unique insights gained from our extensive data commercial risks.
on inspections and interactions in the global On the technical aspects of running vessels,
market. This data puts RightShip in a position the industry is ready to monitor operational
to identify problem areas. Moreover, our subject emissions. There are good tools readily avail-
matter experts, in conjunction with the market, able for this, but what is missing is a solution
are adept at developing and presenting best for monitoring a port’s operational management
practices or highlighting areas of concern. and applicable regulations. These factors can
RightShip’s e-commerce platform, RightSTORE, result in emissions beyond the control of the
offers many of these insights free of charge. These vessel manager, which can then lead to signif-
insights help improve training and experience, but icant emissions even if the ship is highly effi-
we are always looking for more ways to achieve our cient. For instance, long-term anchorages due
vision of a zero-harm maritime industry. to port congestion and slow operations at berth
can contribute to emissions.
❻ Is there a plan for RightShip to fully Regarding alternative fuels, viable options exist
align with the IMO environmental on paper, yet the lack of bunkering infrastructure
rating, and if not, why has RightShip limits the ability to procure and deploy vessels
chosen to introduce a different system on most routes. Existing infrastructure can help
from the one established by the IMO? services that run between dedicated ports, but
RightShip’s new GHG Rating, launched in early it poses a significant challenge for tramping and
December, aligned our flagship environmental spot charterers who depend on a port’s readi-
rating with the IMO’s methodology. Without ness for such bunkering.
going into the full details of the rating change, There needs to be accountability and a sense
the scale of the measure has changed from a of responsibility toward decarbonisation.
seven-point A to G scale to a five-point A to E The tools and technologies required to make
scale to allow easy comparison with the IMO’s informed decisions about emissions are avail-
CII rating, which is also on a five-point A to E able. The key solution lies in digitalisation, as
scale. Our rating methodology has also incor- it holds the potential to break down the exist-
porated the IMO’s Energy Efficiency Existing ing data barriers. Also, as an industry, we must
Ships Index (EEXI) values. work together to achieve better connectivity for
The previous RightShip GHG rating has been a tracking a ship’s emissions. Lastly, the “it’s not
market staple for many years, serving the needs our concern” attitude will be very much akin to
of charterers and stakeholders across the sup- navigating against these changing tides.

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