OZONE DEPLETING SUBSTANCES (ODS) In 2014, a total of 10.5 tonnes of Ozone Depleting Substances (ODS) was purchased and utilised by the Group, a 28.9% decrease from 14.7 tonnes in 2013. The use of ODS in the shipping industry is currently being phased out under the provisions of the Montreal Protocol where signatory nations have agreed to reduce consumption and production of ODS to protect the ozone layer. ENERGY EFFICIENCY INITIATIVES Optimising energy consumption across the Group not only makes business sense as it reduces costs, but energy efficiency measures are also in-line with the Group’s commitment to mitigate climate change. Over 99% of the Group’s carbon emissions are derived from fuel combustion through its shipping business and hence, the energy efficiency initiatives adopted and implemented are primarily focused there. The Group has taken a long-term approach in carrying out these initiatives, some of which have shown greater progress in 2014: • Phase II “I Save Fuel” Programme The Energy Efficiency Unit at FMS fully initiated the functionalities of the ISAVEFUEL Software System through the Phase II launch of the programme. The complete implementation of the ISAVEFUEL Software System on board MISC vessels will enable collection of energy data from Noon Reports, Arrival Reports and Departure Reports via a simple and integrated reporting tool which automatically transmits the data into the ISAVEFUEL Portal that can be easily accessed by shorebased operations. This fully automated system which is customised to MISC’s requirements will collate information which is then presented via performance charts that are monitored by both the vessel and Energy Efficiency Unit to ensure that the vessel is within compliance of the baseline EEOI values. The full rollout of the ISAVEFUEL Software System has boosted data accuracy, simplified the reporting process and eased the monitoring of fuel efficiency aboard all MISC-owned vessels. • Low Friction Anti-Fouling Paint MISC continued to carry out testing of Advanced Low Friction Anti-Fouling Paint on two more of its vessels in 2014. The paint is a specially formulated coating for ships that when applied, reduces hull resistance upon contact with water as well as inhibits the growth of marine organisms. This paint is also eco-friendly towards the marine ecosystem. Vessels that are coated with this paint are expected to achieve fuel savings of up to 4% which also results in lowered GHG emissions. In 2014, MISCFMS fleet achieved fuel savings of 5,409 MT, equivalent to USD3.05 million as at 31 December 2014 which is 30% more fuel saved compared to 4,159 MT in 2013. • Propeller Boss Cap Fins (PBCF) PBCFs are devices that are installed at the end of ships’ propellers to help recapture some of the rotational energy generated by the propeller system which otherwise would have been lost. MISC continued to gain fuel savings from the use of PBCFs installed on some of its vessels where in 2014, a total of 5,015 MT of fuel was saved due to the use of PBCFs. This amount of fuel saved translates to USD2.82 million as at 31 December 2014 which is an increase of 6.4% increase compared to 4,715 MT fuel saved in 2013. • Energy Management The ship management arm of AET is enhancing its sustainability initiatives with the adoption of “ISO 50001 - Energy Management”. Conservation of energy resources and enhancement of productivity will provide competitive advantage through costs reduction and consequently, reduce carbon emissions. The requisite management NOx SO2 PM10 2013 2014 63,269 50,793 56,530 49,264 7,010 6,107 MISC GROUP AIR EMISSIONS FROM FUEL COMBUSTION (Tonnes) 2012 2013 2014 19.1 14.7 10.5 MISC GROUP TOTAL ODS PURCHASES (Tonnes) p 107 MISC BERHAD - Annual Report 2014
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