Activities of Sampo TERHO related to 2011/0190(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Sulphur content of marine fuels (debate)
Amendments (5)
Amendment 37 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The revised Annex VI to MARPOL introduces, inter alia, stricter sulphur limits for marine fuel in SECAs (1.00% as of 1 July 2010 and 0.10% as of 1 January 2015) as well as in sea areas outside SECAs (3.5% as of 1 January 2012 and, in principle, 0.50% as of 1 January 2020). Most Member States are obliged to require ships to use fuel with maximum 1.00% sulphur content in SECAs as of 1 July 2010 based onunder their international commitments. In order to ensure coherence with international law as well as to secure proper enforcement of new globally established sulphur standards in the Union, the provisions of Directive 1999/32/EC should be aligned with the revised Annex VI to MARPOL. In order to ensure a minimum quality of fuel used by ships either for fuel- or technology -based compliance, marine fuel the sulphur content of which exceeds the general standard of 3.5 % by mass should not be allowed for use or placing on the market in the Union.
Amendment 66 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Complying with the low fuel sulphur limits, particularly in SECAs, can result in a significant increase in the price of marine fuels, at least in the short term, and can have a negative effect for the competitiveness of short sea shipping in comparison with other transport modes as well as for the competitiveness of the industries in the countries bordering SECAs. Suitable solutions are necessary in order to reduce compliance costs for the affected industries, such as allowing for alternative, more cost-effective methods of compliance than fuel-based compliance and providing support, where necessary. The Commission will, on the basedis inter alia onf reports from Member States, closely monitor the impacts of the shipping sector’s compliance with the new fuel quality standards, particularly with respect to possible modal backshift from sea to land based transport-based transport. The Commission should allow the possibility of deferral at national level, taking into account the Member States’ specific geographical features and the importance of sea transport for their trade.
Amendment 71 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 a (new)
Recital 11 a (new)
(11a) In view of the economic situation and possible adverse effects of this Directive, the Commission should propose specific support measures for the sectors concerned before the Directive enters into force.
Amendment 73 #
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11 b (new)
Recital 11 b (new)
(11b) The Commission should allow the possibility of vessel-related deferral if the continued operation of a given older seagoing ship under the new standards is manifestly and with good reason not economically viable.
Amendment 110 #
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Article 1 – point 6 – point b
Directive 1999/32/EC
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 4 a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) 0.10% as from 1 January 201520.