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IMPLEMENTATION OF A SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEEMP) ON A FERRY

Murat Akpinar(YALOVA UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-6350-5060
Sayit Ozbey(KOCAELI UNIVERSITY, FACULTY OF MARITIME)0000-0002-9782-6997
İsmet Tıkız(Kocaeli University)0000-0003-4477-799X
Sibel Başakçılardan Kabakcı(YALOVA UNIVERSITY)0000-0001-9717-5111
Ümit Ünver(YALOVA UNIVERSITY)0000-0002-6968-6181
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2025-06-30
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The findings emphasize that SEEMP should be implemented to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable maritime practices.

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Objective & Hypothesis:Energy efficiency is an important focus due to rising fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
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⚙️Variables:SEEMP · Ferry · Energy Efficiency

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Energy efficiency is an important focus due to rising fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions. Although maritime transport is considered as the most environmentally friendly mode of transportation, it contributes significantly to environmental pollution. This study focuses on the Energy Efficiency Operational Index (EEOI) to assess the energy efficiency of the Osmangazi-1 high-speed passenger/vehicle ferry. The analysis reveals that there is a direct relationship between the EEOI values and operational parameters such as cargo weight, speed and sailing distance. The data collected between July and August 2013 shows that the average, minimum and maximum EEOI values are 0.001344, 0.000823 and 0.004322 respectively. Operational measures outlined in the Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) aim to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. The findings emphasize that SEEMP should be implemented to reduce CO2 emissions and promote sustainable maritime practices.

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Akpinar, M., Ozbey, S., Tıkız, İ., Kabakcı, S. B., Ünver, Ü. (2025). IMPLEMENTATION OF A SHIP ENERGY EFFICIENCY MANAGEMENT PLAN (SEEMP) ON A FERRY. Mersin University Journal of Maritime Faculty, Volume: 7 Issue: 1. https://doi.org/10.47512/meujmaf.1637436

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