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ANNO XXXVIII - Numero FEBBRAIO 2020
TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
MARITIME DECARBONISATION EFFORTS SHARED
"Decarbonisation measures being implemented by the European
maritime sector have been shown to EU and national policymakers who
visited a Belgian port as part of European Shipping Week
activities."
Representatives from the European Commission, the European
Parliament and the permanent representations of Member States were
shown green initiatives at the Port of Antwerp including shoreside
electricity and the development of alternative fuels such as
hydrogen and LNG.
"Ports can make a significant contribution in the energy
transition," said Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO of the Port of
Antwerp, which aims to become a CO2-neutral port.
Recently it was announced that the Port of Antwerp will be home to
the first tug powered by hydrogen. This ultra-low-emission tug is
being built by Compagnie Maritime Belge (CMB), a pioneer in the
field of hydrogen power for shipping.
Critical emissions reductions
The visit took place as the maritime community continues to work
towards meeting the IMO's ambition to at least halve GHG emissions
from international shipping by 2050.
"Apart from our active participation in the Climate Action
Programme with other major ports and the UN 'Getting to Zero'
Coalition, we are working towards becoming a CO2-neutral port,"
said Mr Vandermeiren. "Together with our partners we prepare
for a low-carbon future. We are in a constant search for innovative
applications and opportunities. This visit from the EU policymakers
offers us an opportunity to show them, by means of concrete
projects, which progress we are making."
ECSA secretary general, Martin Dorsman, added: "Decarbonisation
can only happen through the combined efforts of the whole maritime
cluster."
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