EU countries enforce emissions regulations
A number of North Western European counties are joining forces in a bid to make the control of ship’s sulphur emissions more efficient.
This comes ahead of the new, stricter sulphur requirements that come into effect on 1 January 2015. According to the provisions, ships must use low-sulphur fuel in the sulphur emission control areas (SECAs) in the future.
Meeting in Copenhagen earlier this week, representatives from the EU countries agreed to develop and launch specific initiatives to ensure compliance with new regulations.
These include the implementation of a regional inspection and information campaign with special focus on sulphur regulations and the exchange of information regarding possible infringements with a view to appropriate follow-up.
The countries also agreed to share experience with the use of new sampling methods and monitoring technology and ensure closer political coordination of sulphur-related issues in regional and international fora.
The aim is to establish a best practice that is possible to extend to other European counties.
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