Regulations

Continuous Emissions Monitoring System (CEMS)

Real-time compliance, operational efficiency, sustainable outcomes

Integrated Emissions Management (IEM)

Our Integrated Emissions Management (IEM) system provides a reliable, end-to-end solution for continuous emissions monitoring. Designed to support compliance with IMO and EU regulations, IEM delivers accurate, real-time data while enhancing operational efficiency and supporting long-term sustainability goals.

Powered by our trusted K-Chief automation platform, IEM gives you complete control over emissions data integrity — from sensor to cloud — enabling smarter, data-driven decisions.

  • Navigating maritime emissions regulations: The maritime industry faces increasing pressure to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and other pollutants. Effective emissions management is essential to meet
    these stringent standards, minimise environmental impact, and maintain competitiveness in a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.

    The challenge
  • Transforming compliance into competitive advantage: IEM is more than a compliance tool — it’s your partner in operational efficiency and environmental responsibility. By continuously monitoring key pollutants — CO₂, CH₄, SO₂, NO, NO₂, CO — from onboard combustion processes, IEM delivers actionable insights that drive informed decision-making and operational improvements.

    The solution

Key capabilities

  • Seamless integration with ship systems and K-Chief automation
  • Accurate, real-time emissions data
  • Reliable reporting to meet evolving regulatory requirements
  • Supports data-driven efficiency improvements

How it works - From sensors to insight

IEM continuously captures emissions data from shipboard sources, analyses it in real time, and delivers verified reports for compliance and operational use.

Built-in quality controls ensure data integrity from the point of measurement to cloud-based reporting systems.

Benefits beyond compliance

While emissions monitoring alone does not directly reduce emissions, IEM empowers your team to make smarter, more sustainable decisions that deliver real operational value.
  • Regulatory compliance

    Stay aligned with IMO MEPC.346(78), EU MRV, and other international standards with verifiable data.

    Regulatory compliance Stay aligned with IMO MEPC.346(78), EU MRV, and other international standards with verifiable data.

  • Enhanced ESG profile

    Demonstrate transparency and environmental responsibility to regulators, investors, and stakeholders.

    Enhanced ESG profile Demonstrate transparency and environmental responsibility to regulators, investors, and stakeholders.

  • Operational efficiency

    Identify and address fuel inefficiencies, enabling tangible reductions in consumption and costs.

    Operational efficiency Identify and address fuel inefficiencies, enabling tangible reductions in consumption and costs.

  • Reliable data integrity

    Ensure consistent, high- quality data from sensor to cloud, supporting accurate reporting and informed decisions.

    Reliable data integrity Ensure consistent, high- quality data from sensor to cloud, supporting accurate reporting and informed decisions.

Who benefits from IEM?

IEM supports maritime professionals at every level:

  • Shipowners & Operators: Simplify compliance and reduce operational risks.
  • Fleet Managers: Gain insights for efficiency and sustainability improvements.
  • Compliance teams: Meet emissions regulations with confidence.
  • Regulators & stakeholders: Enable data-driven environmental accountability.

CEMS doesn’t just measure emissions — it protects your reputation, optimises operations, and future-proofs your compliance strategy.

Eirik Ågren, Sales Director Digital Solutions - Kongsberg Maritime

K-Chief - Centralising control and environmental responsibility

At the core of IEM is K-Chief, Kongsberg’s integrated automation system. K-Chief centralises vessel operations, including emissions management, ensuring accurate data, seamless integration, and streamlined reporting — all from a single platform.

Why maritime leaders choose IEM

  • Precision monitoring

    Advanced sensors & IR spectroscopy ensure reliable data.

    Precision monitoring Advanced sensors & IR spectroscopy ensure reliable data.

  • Seamless integration

    Connects with K-Chief & existing ship systems.

    Seamless integration Connects with K-Chief & existing ship systems.

  • Effortless compliance

    Supports compliance with international regulations.

    Effortless compliance Supports compliance with international regulations.

  • Flexible Design

    Suitable for both retrofits and newbuild vessels.

    Flexible Design Suitable for both retrofits and newbuild vessels.

Driving operational excellence and environmental stewardship

  • ✓Ensure regulatory compliance and avoid costly penalties.
    ✓Optimize fuel efficiency with accurate, actionable data.
    ✓Support long-term sustainability objectives.
    ✓Strengthen transparency and ESG reporting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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