DNV GL estimates 80% of ships need to take action to meet incoming efficiency standards

DNV GL estimates that up to 80% of the global trading fleet will have to make technical upgrades to meet the incoming minimum energy efficiency standards for existing ships.

The ballpark figure was offered in response to questions at a webinar, hosted by the classification society, to address industry concerns over complying with the Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI) regulation.