Tag: CO2

Focus on emissions from large ships The European Commission today took the first step towardscutting greenhouse gas emissions from the shipping industry. It proposed legislation which will require owners of large ships using EU ports to monitor and report the ships' annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. The Commission also published aCommunication setting out its strategy to address and reduce these emissions, preferably through measures at global level.Connie Hedegaard, EUCommissioner for Climate Action, said: "Today we are charting a clear coursetowards reducing maritime greenhouse gas emissions. The EU monitoring system will bring environmental and economic gains for the shipping sector by increasing transparency about emissions and creating an incentive for ship-owners to cut them. This initiative is fully in line with the latest proposals on global fuel efficiency standards and market-based measures being discussed in the International Maritime Organization. Robust monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions is an essential precondition for informed discussions in Europe and worldwide on reduction targets for the sector."Siim Kallas, Commission Vice-President, responsible for mobility and transport, said:"We recognise that shipping must contribute to efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, preferably through global measures which are the most environmentally effective and make economic sense. For a global ...

Monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions from maritime transport

CSCL Equips More of its Fleet with ECO-Assistant

The NYK Group receives award for environmental excellence

The impact of international shipping on European air quality and climate forcing

GE Power Conversion s Technology Helps Make the Next Generation of Cruise Ships Cleaner and Greener

A revolutionary design and system solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by up 40% Rolls-Royce plc has received the Green Ship Technology Award for its Environship concept - a revolutionary design and system solution for cargo ships that reduces CO2 emissions by up to 40 per cent compared to similar diesel powered vessels.The Environship, which can be adapted for different ship types, incorporates a range of Rolls-Royce technologies to deliver efficiency savings for ship owners. These include a Bergen engine powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG), the Promas combined rudder and propeller, a hybrid shaft generator to optimise use of electrical power and an innovative wave-piercing hull design.The accolade was awarded at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany, in connection with the annual Green Ship Technology Conference.Tony Wood, Rolls-Royce, President - Marine said: "We're delighted to receive this award for our Environship concept, another endorsement for our belief that only a combination of technologies will maximise environmental and efficiency gains. With a number of Environship vessels already in build, 2013 will be an exciting year, as this awarding winning concept takes to the seas."

Maersk Line s focus on energy efficiency pays off

Emissions of air pollutants and greenhouse gases from the shipping sector have increased substantially in the last two decades, contributing to both climate change and air pollution problems, according to a report from the European Environment Agency (EEA).The shipping sector needs an integrated monitoring, reporting and verification system for emissions in European waters to systematically address both types of emissions together, the report says.Air pollutants emitted by shipping can affect air quality in many areas, particularly around ports and busy shipping channels. The release of greenhouse gases and air pollutants from international shipping has a complex effect on the climate - greenhouse gas emissions have a warming effect, while on the other hand some air pollutants lead to cooling.Jacqueline McGlade, EEA Executive Director, said: "This study shows the complex effects different emissions are having on the planet. We need initiatives that protect the environment as an overall system. The choice between either clean air or mitigating climate change is a falsedichotomy - Europe needs both. By avoiding unnecessary movement of goods and improving transport efficiency, we can address both air pollution and greenhouse gas mitigation together."At the global level, the combined emissions from ships have a net cooling effect on ...

Routes between Asia and Europe to reduce fuel costs and CO2 emissions