Revolution of Eco-ship may be on the rise, but it will take time for new eco-design ships will replace the existing fleet.
Bibby Ship Management said since less efficient ships take relatively high proportion of the existing tonnages, they should be managed more efficiently, and added the new ships will not replace the existing fleet overnight.
An official from Bibby said although shipowners decide not to order newbuilding Eco-ships, they will be able to manage existing ships more efficiently with SEEMPs ship energy efficiency management plan).
For example, design modifications including slight changes in hull forms or optimising trim, changing fuel-efficient engines, etc., can improve a vessel’s overall performance.
Meanwhile, an official of Bibby said eco-design ships will save a certain extent, but possibly not as much as some of the yards will want to make out.