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EC’s Union Database plan could limit biofuel availability to ships

The European Union is setting up a Union Database (UDB) of biofuels. The database aims to ensure the traceability of liquid and gaseous biofuels that are eligible for being counted towards the share of renewable energy in the transportation sector in any EU member state. One aspect of the European Commission’s plans for the UDB is causing “deep concerns” to both the Methanol Institute (MI) and SEA-LNG, key representatives of the methanol and liquefied natural gas (LNG) industries respectively,,

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https://www.marinelog.com/legal/environment/ecs-union-database-plan-could-limit-biofuel-availability-to-ships/

BV takes stake in NYC based OrbitMI

Bureau Veritas (BV) has announced a strategic investment in OrbitMI, a New York City based maritime software company named as one of 2023’s most innovative companies in maritime in a recent report by Thetius.

The collaboration with Bureau Veritas is aimed at accelerating the development of both existing and new data-driven solutions.

Bureau Veritas’ Marine & Offshore division and OrbitMI will address clients’ immediate regulatory and decarbonization requirements posed by CII, EU ETS and the...

https://www.marinelog.com/technology/bv-takes-stake-in-nyc-based-orbitmi/

FuelEU: Consejo de la UE adopta una nueva ley para descarbonizar el sector marítimo

La legislación de la UE, tiene como objetivo el uso de combustibles renovables y bajos en carbono para descarbonizar el transporte marítimo.

Esta entrada FuelEU: Consejo de la UE adopta una nueva ley para descarbonizar el sector marítimo Aparece primero en FullAvanteNews.

https://fullavantenews.com/fueleu-maritime-initiative-council-adopta-nueva-ley-para-descarbonizar-eus-shipping-sector/?lang=es

Fit for 55: Important Step Forward In Reaching Solid Compromise

The European Sea Ports Organisation (ESPO) welcomes the outcome of the Parliament’ vote, on the proposals for the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation on 19 October, says an article published on their website.

Parliament negotiations

The EP’s position on AFIR was adopted by 485 votes to 65 and 80 abstentions, whereas the position on FuelEU Maritime was adopted by 451 votes to 137 and 54 abstentions.

Parliament is  ready to start negotiations with...

https://mfame.guru/fit-for-55-important-step-forward-in-reaching-solid-compromise/

Podcast: Exploring EU – Fit for 55

Podcast: Exploring EU – Fit for 55

DNV’s Maritime Impact podcast is starting a second series focusing on regional regulations across the globe, starting with the EU.  

Join host Eirik Nyhus, Director Environment, Regulatory Affairs at DNV Maritime, as he explores how key EU regulations will impact the shipping industry. In particular, the episode assesses the European Trading System Directive and the FuelEU Maritime regulation and will explain how shipping owners can prepare.    

Listen now to...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/10/06/podcast-exploring-eu-fit-for-55/

Fit for 55: Oι αντιδράσεις φορέων του ναυτιλιακού κλάδου στις προτάσεις της ΕΕ

Στις 14 Ιουλίου του 2021, η Ευρωπαϊκή Επιτροπή πρότεινε τη δέσμη «Προσαρμογή στον στόχο του 55 %» («Fit for 55»). H δέσμη αποτελείται από μια σειρά προτάσεων για την αναθεώρηση και την επικαιροποίηση της ενωσιακής νομοθεσίας για το κλίμα και το περιβάλλον, εκ των οποίων αρκετά έχουν σημαντικό αντίκτυπο στη ναυτιλία. Μεταξύ άλλων σημαντικά είναι τα ακόλουθα μέτρα που προτείνονται:

·         Το EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), το οποίο είναι σύστημα εμπορίας δικαιωμάτων εκπομπών, στην...

https://www.naftikachronika.gr/2021/08/18/fit-for-55-oi-antidraseis-foreon-tou-naftiliakou-kladou-stis-protaseis-tis-ee/

Study Finds FuelEU Maritime May Promote Biofuels, Raising Substantial Enforcement Concerns

Stena Bulk Performs Test Running An MR Tanker On 100% Biofuel

A recent study on the upcoming FuelEU Maritime proposal finds that a promotion of biofuels may raise serious enforcement concerns, as a mandatory fuel standard is aimed to apply to fuels purchased also outside the EU. This could jeopardise the achievement of emissions reductions.

The introduction of a complex compliance system implying the establishment of a carbon trading scheme in addition to the EU ETS is also examined. The study was commissioned by the European Community Shipowners’...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/study-finds-fueleu-maritime-may-promote-biofuels-raising-substantial-enforcement-concerns/

EU shipowners welcome Parliament’s call for a comprehensive approach under FuelEU Maritime

EU shipowners welcome Parliament’s call for a comprehensive approach under FuelEU Maritime
Martin Dorsman
The Transport Committee of the European Parliament adopted today the Delli Report on more efficient and cleaner maritime transport. The Report calls on the Commission to address under the FuelEU Maritime initiative not only the carbon intensity of fuels but also the technical and operational measures which would improve the efficiency of ships and their operations. It also...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/25/eu-shipowners-welcome-parliaments-call-for-a-comprehensive-approach-under-fueleu-maritime/

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