The 82,000 DWT bulk carrier, built in 2011/2012, was originally optimised for cargo capacity rather than fuel efficiency. Although rated C in 2024, projections showed a downgrade to D starting in 2025 under IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations.
The required corrective improvement was calculated at 20.2% fuel efficiency gain to maintain compliance.
Without intervention, the vessel faced:
The owner required a technically sound and financially viable retrofit pathway aligned with 2026 dry dock planning.
The vessel required significant efficiency improvement while:
The retrofit solution needed to be technically achievable during scheduled docking and economically justified.
Define a technically and financially viable decarbonisation pathway to prevent CII downgrade and extend vessel lifetime beyond 2030.
The required scope included:
The objective was not just to reduce emissions, but to balance:
GLO Marine conducted a full technical review of operational data for 2023–2024, including fuel consumption, distance sailed, and AER calculations.
CII trajectory modelling confirmed a downgrade to “D” starting in 2025 without corrective action.
An efficiency improvement target of approximately 20% was established to secure compliance.
Four retrofit scenarios were developed and benchmarked, assessing fuel savings potential, CAPEX, OPEX, ROI, and long-term CII impact.
Following comparative evaluation, the Low-CAPEX Scenario 1 was selected as the optimal balance between compliance security and financial performance.
The selected retrofit package included:
Final projected results:
The retrofit was structured around the 2026 scheduled dry docking.
Integration complexity was minimised to reduce downtime.
A corrective action framework was prepared in line with SEEMP Part III requirements.
The final roadmap ensured compliance stability while preserving commercial flexibility.
GLO Marine delivered a structured, data-driven decarbonisation roadmap that balanced compliance, investment, and long-term asset value.
Through targeted retrofit selection and rigorous techno-economic validation, the vessel secured regulatory stability with controlled capital expenditure and measurable financial return.
