Política da eficiência energética na Marinha Mercante

Abstract

This paper addresses the issue of reducing fossil fuel consumption in machinery installations of ships. It is a topic of interest at the moment due to high operational costs and pollutant emissions resulting from the combustion process of these oil. Presen ts initially the current and future trends of conventional propulsion installations that use heavy oil or diesel. Then turn up the policy of energy efficiency for ships: its definition, ie, what is energy efficiency, the Energy Efficiency Index ship design (EEDI), Energy Efficiency Operational Index ship (EEOI ) and Management Plan of the Ship Energy Efficiency (SEEMP). In turn, the subject is approached, giving primary focus to the operation of the vessel when sailing now, you need a program for maintenanc e and constant optimization, such as travel planning, managing speed, optimization of engine power, maintaining the hull and the use of different types of fuels. For better visualization, the work will be divided into five chapters: Improvement in naval ar chitecture, navigation improvement, improvement in propulsion and Improved maintenance of hull, all items related to the Energy Efficiency Policy, which will be addressed, especially as the board, professionals contribute to the economy of fossil fuel cons umption logre success. The fifth item, the spotlight goes to the systems already in place with positive results and promises in maritime shipping.