Maritime Emissions: Innovative Ship Tech for IMO GHG Targets

Name: Maritime Emissions: Innovative Ship Tech for IMO GHG Targets
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Master EEXI, EEDI, CII and Future Ship Technologies for IMO’s Decarbonization Roadmap

Created byGopalakrishnan Veilumuthusamy

Last updated 5/2026

English

What you'll learn

The Maritime GHG Challenge & Regulatory Framework
EEXI Compliance: Retrofits, Limitations & Dry-Dock Innovations
EEDI & Future Ship Design Technologies
CII: Operational Strategies, Tools & Continuous Improvement
The emerging low-carbon and zero-carbon fuels transforming maritime operations

Course content

6 sections • 9 lectures • 1h 19m total length

The difference between technical (EEDI, EEXI) and operational (CII) efficiency17:09
Learn how imo regulates ghg targets via edi, eexi, and ci, and explore ship tech options like hull design, power limitation, wind assist, and dry dock optimization.

How dry-dock interventions improve hydrodynamics12:03
Examine dry-dock hull and propeller upgrades, including antifouling coatings, LR lubrication, BCF fins, and bulbous bow optimization. Learn why fuel gains are not additive and depend on sailing conditions.
Hull and Propeller Coating Tech Solutions2:15
Explore hull and propeller coating tech solutions to reduce maritime emissions and help ships meet IMO GHG targets.

Alternate Propulsion Technologies7:28
Explore renewable propulsion technologies that supplement the main engine, including Flettner rotors using the Magnus effect, wind assist with kite sails, and on-deck solar pv.
Rigid wingsail system4:34
Learn about the rigid wingsail system from Smart Green Shipping, featuring automatic deployment and wind-driven propulsion that can cut fuel emissions by up to 40% in optimal wind conditions.
LNG, Methanol, Ammonia, Hydrogen, Biofuels, Renewable power and e-Fuels18:11
Compare LNG, methanol, ammonia, hydrogen, biofuels, and e-fuels as maritime future fuels; evaluate energy density, safety, cost, and infrastructure on green shipping corridors.

"Source-to-Wake"1:16
"Well-to-Wake" has been the standard for lifecycle emissions in shipping for years. It still works methodologically — but the name itself is a holdover from a fossil-fuel era.
Green ammonia, green hydrogen, e-methanol — none of these come from a well. As the fuel mix shifts, shouldn't the terminology shift with it?
I've raised this with IMO — sharing it here to open up the conversation more broadly.
What do you think — is "Source-to-Wake" worth adopting, or does "Well-to-Wake" carry enough institutional weight to stay?

Requirements

Basic understanding of ships and maritime operations
Interest in maritime sustainability or ship technologies
Basic understanding of greenhouse gases, emissions, or climate regulations
Exposure to marine engineering concepts (engine power, propulsion, hull design)

Description

The maritime industry is undergoing its biggest transformation in history.
With the IMO tightening GHG reduction targets for 2030 and 2050, shipowners, operators, charterers, and maritime professionals must quickly adapt to a new world of regulations, efficiency metrics, and clean technologies.

This course, Maritime Emissions: Innovative Ship Tech for IMO GHG Targets, gives you a complete, practical, and updated understanding of the tools, technologies, and regulations shaping the decarbonization of global shipping.

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Master the Regulatory Framework

Understand EEDI (new ships), EEXI (existing ships), and CII (operational rating)
Learn how ships are rated from A–E and what triggers corrective action plans
Decode the links between IMO DCS, SEEMP III, FuelEU Maritime, and the EU ETS

Explore Cutting-Edge Ship Technologies

Energy-saving devices: Mewis Ducts, pre-swirl stators, PBCF
Engine & shaft power limitations (EPL, ShaPoLi)
Hydrodynamic improvements and next-gen hull designs
Waste heat recovery and advanced propulsion concepts

Dive Into Future-Ready Vessel Design

CFD-driven hull optimisation
Air lubrication systems
Wind-assisted propulsion: Flettner rotors, wing sails
Tech pathways for meeting EEDI requirements in newbuilds

Achieve Operational Excellence for CII

Voyage optimisation & Just-In-Time arrival tools
Weather routing, digital twins, and improved SEEMP III execution
Hull performance management and robotics-based cleaning solutions

Understand the Economics & Compliance Strategy

Learn how EU ETS carbon costs impact voyage planning, chartering, and overall operating expenses
Understand energy intensity limits and how FuelEU Maritime influences fuel selection for ships trading in the EU
Compare different future fuels (LNG, Methanol, Ammonia, Biofuels, Hydrogen) based on cost, emissions performance, and regulatory readiness
Discover how shipowners build a practical compliance roadmap for meeting IMO’s 2030 and 2050 GHG reduction targets
Explore real-world decision frameworks: capex vs. opex trade-offs, retrofit ROI, and carbon-cost payback periods

Who this course is for:

Marine engineers and naval architects
Shipping company staff (operations, fleet, technical)
Maritime decarbonisation & sustainability professionals
Port authorities, charterers, and class surveyors
Students and early-career professionals entering the maritime sector
Anyone preparing for IMO 2030/2050 compliance

Maritime Emissions: Innovative Ship Tech for IMO GHG Targets

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Course content

The Maritime GHG Challenge & Regulatory Framework1 lecture • 17min

Hull and Propeller2 lectures • 14min

Machinery and Power1 lecture • 7min

Operational Strategies, Tools & Continuous Improvement1 lecture • 10min

Future Fuels & Alternate Propulsion Technologies3 lectures • 30min

Terminology Suggestion: "Source-to-Wake" for Green Marine Fuels1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

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