A STUDY ON MAIN ENGINE POWER LIMITATION SYSTEM ISTALLED ON SHIPS

Abstract

Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) has been in effect since 2023. Verification of EEXI compliance takes place during the first annual, intermediate or renewal survey of the IAPP. To satisfy this condition, shipowners need to adjust the ship's emissions to the required level through many synchronous measures. The solution that ships currently apply to ships in operation is to install the main engine power limitation system (EPL). When using EPL sets from foreign company or from the manufacturers, it takes a lot of time to set up the governor, it is difficult to remove the restriction pin and especially the installation cost is very high, causing economic difficulties for ship owners. This article analyzes the power limitation systems of existing manufacturers and proposes the manufacture in Vietnam of an equivalent system that is cheaper, easier to install and fully meets the requirements of the classification society.