Tag: Environment
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New study: Potential of Wind-Assisted Propulsion for Shipping
Published27.11.2023
The potential of wind assisted propulsion systems as a power source in the shipping sector is analysed in a new report released by EMSA. Even though the total number of ships equipped with wind assisted propulsion systems is still at a comparatively low level, there is a perceptible increase in the number of ships that have installed or are planning to install these systems. The report, the ...
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Alternative fuels and sources of power
Published22.11.2023
On 28 and 29 November, EMSA will hold a workshop on alternative fuels and sources of power for shipping, which will be streamed live from our Lisbon headquarters. Two new studies on the potential of ...
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Ship recycling
Published20.11.2023
The EU Regulation on ship recycling aims to reduce the negative impacts linked to the recycling of EU-flagged ships and to ensure that, as of 31 December 2020, ships calling at EU ports or ...
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Alternative technologies
Published14.11.2023
An array of alternative technologies is helping to increase the sustainability of the maritime transport sector. Whether onboard or onshore, technology is a driving force in helping to mitigate the ...
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Potential of Ammonia as Fuel in Shipping [updated]
Published26.09.2023![Potential of Ammonia as Fuel in Shipping [updated]](/components/com_flexicontent/librairies/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/Ammonia_cover_V0.2.png&w=200&h=200&aoe=1&q=95&f=png "<strong>Read more about</strong><br />Potential of Ammonia as Fuel in Shipping [updated]")
Among the broad spectrum of technologies and fuel solutions ship designers, builders, owners and operators, anhydrous ammonia (NH3) has been identified as a potential long-term fuel that could enter ...
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Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping [updated]
Published26.09.2023![Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping [updated]](/components/com_flexicontent/librairies/phpthumb/phpThumb.php?src=/images/Biofuels_cover_V0.3.png&w=200&h=200&aoe=1&q=95&f=png "<strong>Read more about</strong><br />Update on Potential of Biofuels for Shipping [updated]")
Among the broad spectrum of technology and fuel-solution pathways available for ship designers, builders, owners and operators, biofuels potentially offer medium and long-term marine fuel ...
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FAQ – Maritime transport in EU Emissions Trading System (ETS)
Published26.07.2023
INDEX Extension of the EU Emissions Trading System to maritime transport Timing & scope Functioning of the EU ETS Buying and surrendering allowances in the Union registry Key players Sanctions and ...
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FAQ - Monitoring, reporting and verification of maritime transport emissions
Published26.07.2023
The following questions and answers are intended to guide shipping professionals in understanding the revised EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Maritime Regulation. They do not replace ...
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MRV Regulation Changes
Published29.06.2023
In 2015, the decarbonisation of the maritime transport sector in the EU took an important first step forward with the entry into force of Regulation (EU) No 2015/757 on the Monitoring, Reporting and ...
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ETS Extension to maritime
Published29.06.2023
From 1 January 2024, CO2 emissions from ships of and above 5 000 gross tonnage, calling at or departing from ports in the European Economic Area (EEA), no matter what flag they fly (EEA/non EEA), ...
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