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PETER MOLLEMA Q&A
| 题名： | PETER MOLLEMA Q&A |
| 正文语种： | eng |
| 摘要： | Q: Please talk us through the results of the IAPH open-loop scrubbers survey. A: The committee ran this survey to identify how different authorities apply restrictions in the use of scrubbers. A total of 42 ports from 30 countries responded and the results showed that there is a great variety of regulations for discharges of wash water from scrubbers in the port area, inland waters, and territorial waters. Around 41% of the surveyed ports seem more or less forced to play a role as an authority in this field and are being questioned by shipping companies about how and why this is regulated by the port. Many of those would rather have regulations on the international level. As a next step, the committee agreed to appoint a group that will, with shipping organizations and IMO member states, look for common ground for a position paper that advocates global regulation on the IMO level. Q: You recently discussed the outcome of the IMO MEPC 76 meeting. Can you share what was discussed? A: The reactions within the committee about the results of MEPC76 were mixed. Most members felt positive about the fact that MEPC 76 finally reached a compromise, despite the highly divergent views of member states. However, many were disappointed that the relatively small carbon intensity reduction that was agreed on for the years until 2026 and that further reductions until 2030 were left open. The agreed workplan for market-based measures, is of particular interest for the port sector as it might offer opportunities for the funding of port infrastructure that supports decarbon-ization. In May, IAPH organized the first workshop on this topic, which will be followed by a second one at the end of 2021. As climate change poses the greatest threat to mankind today, ports should treat it as a priority. The committee will ensure IAPH representation at all relevant IMO meetings and it is working on formulating concrete IAPH views and positions to feed the IMO MEPC debate to follow. |
| 出版年： | 2021 |
| 期刊名称： | Ports & harbors |
| 卷： | 66 |
| 期： | 5 |
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