The European Parliament adopted a set of laws aimed at achieving the European Union’s (EU) 2030 climate target and shipping is in focus. The legislation includes the introduction of an emissions trading system for shipping, which will require ship operators to purchase allowances for their GHG emissions. This is a significant step towards reducing the carbon footprint of the shipping industry, which is currently responsible for around 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.
In light of this news, ship operators should consider direct exhaust measurements as a means of ensuring compliance with the new regulations. Direct exhaust measurements involve monitoring the levels of emissions produced by a ship’s engines in real-time. This provides accurate data on the amount of CO2 being released into the atmosphere, allowing ship operators to track their emissions and take action to reduce them where necessary. By using direct exhaust measurements, ship operators can ensure that they are not exceeding their emissions allowances and can take steps to improve the efficiency of their vessels in order to reduce their carbon footprint.
The implementation of the ETS for shipping is part of a wider effort to reduce the environmental impact of the shipping industry. The industry has come under increasing scrutiny in recent years due to its significant contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. The “Fit for 55” package represents a significant step towards achieving the EU’s climate targets, and ship operators will need to ensure that they are fully compliant with the new regulations in order to avoid fines and other penalties.
SailPlan provides hyper-accurate real-time data on the amount of CO2, CH4, NOX, and PM being released into the atmosphere, allowing ship operators to track their emissions and take action to reduce them where necessary. By using direct exhaust measurement platforms like ours, ship operators can ensure that they are not exceeding their emissions allowances and can take steps to improve the efficiency of their vessels in order to reduce their carbon footprint and resulting financial liability under the ETS.
As 2030 comes into focus, the EU ETS for maritime transport is a defining moment for the shipping industry, as it will encourage operators to take steps to reduce their carbon footprint through direct carbon pricing. Contact us to help guide you through this critical transition.
