MSC warns of unintended consequences from new IMO regulations

MSC has warned that the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) new Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations, coming into force next year, could penalise vessels trading on short distances while absorbing 7-10% of the capacity of the global container fleet.

The CII efficiency assessment will be measured by the carbon emitted in relation to a vessel’s cargo carrying capacity per nautical mile.

It is thought that factors including overloading (increased fuel), increased length of port stay and fast steaming will cause vessels to have low CII ratings.