The objective of Task 3.4 is to develop the Shipyard Environmental Performance Index (SEPI) to quantitatively assess the environmental performance of shipyards. SEPI will incorporate statistics of processes to enable benchmarking and improvement. This index will consider non-operational environmental impacts, including those associated with ship construction, materials, repair, and end-of-life strategies. Two approaches are considered for SEPI: one involves creating an index based on emissions to air, water, and soil, while the other evaluates individual processes and techniques based on their environmental impact factors. We are implementing a process that integrates experimental data from task 3.2 with analyses sourced from various databases. This approach aims to deliver a holistic assessment of shipyard performance and environmental impact.

Furthermore, the project aims to establish a cohesive methodology for assessing shipyard environmental impacts, creating Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) specific to newbuilding, repair/retrofit, and dismantling processes. This will address the lack of consistent evaluation tools and provide meaningful benchmarks for company performance. Best practice guidelines and criteria will be developed to ensure quality and comparability in environmental assessments across different stages of the ship’s lifecycle. Ultimately, the outcome will be a comprehensive list of Environmental Performance Indicators and the aggregated Shipyard Environmental Performance Indicator (SEPI) to support environmental benchmarking and improvement in shipyard processes.

This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation program under grant agreement no. 101138730. UK participation in EcoShipYard Project is funded by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) under the UK government’s Horizon Europe guarantee [grant-number 10120898].