NITROGEN oxide emissions in maritime shipping remain a significant concern, according to the Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) in the Netherlands, reports Wroclaw, Poland's trans.INFO.
The ILT reports that the expected reduction in emissions has not been realized despite stricter emission requirements for new seagoing vessels.
These conclusions are based on data from the European SCIPPER project, which involves seven countries, including the Netherlands, sharing information on nitrogen emissions from individual ships collected via drones, aircraft, and fixed stations.
The ILT also leads efforts to measure nitrogen emissions from individual ships using satellite technology.
Despite these collaborative efforts and advanced research, the ILT remains concerned about the consistently high levels of nitrogen emissions in maritime shipping.
The goal of the new regulations was to reduce ship emissions, but the data suggests otherwise. High emissions at low sailing speeds are particularly problematic.
To address this issue, the ILT proposes that new ships be equipped to automatically measure and store emission data, requiring amendments to existing legislation and regulations.
In 2023, in response to the ILT's growing concerns, a formal alert was sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
This led the ministry to commission additional research by TNO, which confirmed the ILT's findings within a European context.
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The ILT reports that the expected reduction in emissions has not been realized despite stricter emission requirements for new seagoing vessels.
These conclusions are based on data from the European SCIPPER project, which involves seven countries, including the Netherlands, sharing information on nitrogen emissions from individual ships collected via drones, aircraft, and fixed stations.
The ILT also leads efforts to measure nitrogen emissions from individual ships using satellite technology.
Despite these collaborative efforts and advanced research, the ILT remains concerned about the consistently high levels of nitrogen emissions in maritime shipping.
The goal of the new regulations was to reduce ship emissions, but the data suggests otherwise. High emissions at low sailing speeds are particularly problematic.
To address this issue, the ILT proposes that new ships be equipped to automatically measure and store emission data, requiring amendments to existing legislation and regulations.
In 2023, in response to the ILT's growing concerns, a formal alert was sent to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management.
This led the ministry to commission additional research by TNO, which confirmed the ILT's findings within a European context.
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