DNV maritime chief executive Knut Orbeck-Nilssen has joined those saying that, though not perfect, the upcoming Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) regulations are at least a start with making operational cuts to shipping emissions.

Orbeck-Nilssen told TradeWinds that it was difficult for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to come up with a formula for all parts of the shipping industry.

“CII will help direct the focus on operating efficiency.