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SHIPOWNERS' ASSOCIATIONS
are port and anchorage waiting
times, especially in the laden con-
dition. Due to this excessive time in
port or at anchor, we will not be able
to overcome negative CII ratings
whether we use EEOI or AER.
We should concentrate on the nav-
igational element of the CII, where
both charterers and owners can
work together to reduce the carbon
intensity of the voyage.
ç What is the outlook
for the bulk carrier
freight market? Do you
think China’s influence
on this market be the
same as before the pan-
demic when the coun-
try reopens and eases
restrictions?
The bulk carrier market has always
been among the most difficult to
predict. However, speed reductions
brought about by the EEXI and CII
will soak up capacity and lower
carbon intensity.
China’s long-term economic plan-
However, there does not seem ning should make it easier to
to be a particular dry-bulk sector gauge its effects on the shipping
which is more or less affected by market. However, experience has
poor CII ratings. Instead, poor CII shown that the speed and method
ratings are principally brought about of implementation of Beijing’s pol-
by long port and anchorage waiting icies often vary from province to
times, dry-docking times, and other province. Currently, indications are
instances where both owner and that China may not be able to sus-
charterer cannot exercise any control. tain pre-pandemic levels of growth.
Each sector of the dry-bulk fleet is
The Round Table is subject to the same probability of è How is the shipping indus-
acutely aware of the these scenarios taking place. Port try progressing as far as
seafarer shortage issue congestion is unpredictable and ESG-related issues go?
and finds that the most can affect all bulk carrier sizes. Regarding ESG, shipping compa-
effective method to Although owners and charterers nies are adapting quickly, although
address it is to support agreed to a CII clause at BIMCO, many consultants are trying to
the International there has been extremely limited impose land-based ESG on ship-
Chamber of Shipping acceptance of this clause by char- ping companies, which operate in
initiatives. terers. Overall, the CII will bring an entirely different framework.
further reductions in ship speeds, Shipping companies can be large
and it is hoped that this will not and corporate, but most are small
compromise vessel safety. and medium-sized enterprises
(SMEs), often family-run. Many of
ã What are your thoughts these shipping SMEs already have
on the EEOI vs AER a strong ESG record, even if this
debate? has not been formally stated. This
Perhaps the debate on the EEOI remains to be completed in the
and AER is missing the point! The coming years. But, in essence, they
CII’s dominant distorting factors have already walked the talk!
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