Activities of Pierre KARLESKIND related to 2021/0210(COD)
Plenary speeches (1)
Sustainable maritime fuels (FuelEU Maritime Initiative) - Deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure (debate)
Amendments (33)
Amendment 90 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Maritime transport accounts for around 75% of EU external trade and 31% of EU internal trade in terms of volume. At the same time, ship traffic to or from ports in the European Economic Area accounts for some 11% of all EU CO2 emissions from transport and 3-4% of total EU CO2 emissions. 400 million passengers embark or disembark annually in ports of Member States, including around 14 million on cruise ships. Maritime transport is therefore an essential component of Europe’s transport system and plays a critical role for the European economy. The maritime transport market is subject to strong competition between economic actors in the Union and beyond for which a level playing field is indispensable. The stability and prosperity of the maritime transport market and its economic actors rely on a clear and harmonised policy framework where maritime transport operators, ports and other actors in the sector can operate on the basis of equal opportunities. Where market distortions occur, they risk putting ship operators or ports at a disadvantage compared to competitors within the maritime transport sector or in other transport sectors. In turn, this can result in a loss of competitiveness of the maritime transport industry, and a loss of connectivity for citizens and businesses. Therefore, to avoid market distortion and to ensure a fair and level playing field for Member States, measures should be taken to address specific circumstances, such as those related to climate, weather and natural conditions.
Amendment 93 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) In view of the ecosystem services it provides to mankind, and in view of the pressures it faces, the ocean should be considered as a common good that calls for the individual and collective responsibility to protect it; the establishment of an Ocean Fund would contribute to the protection, restoration and better management of marine ecosystems largely impacted by climate change, such as marine protected areas. The Ocean Fund should ensure the improvement of the energy efficiency of ships and support investment in innovative technologies and infrastructure to decarbonise the maritime transport sector, including in short-sea shipping (SSS) and ports, and the deployment of sustainable alternative fuels, such as Renewable Fuels of Non- Biological Origin and wind propulsion as defined in article 2 of the Directive (EU) 2018/2001
Amendment 95 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
Amendment 97 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To enhance the Union’s climate commitment under the Paris Agreement and set out the steps to be taken to achieve climate neutrality by 2050, and to translate the political commitment into a legal obligation, the Commission adopted the (amended) proposal for a Regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the framework for achieving climate neutrality and amending Regulation (EU) 2018/1999 (European Climate Law)19 as well as the Communication ‘Stepping up Europe’s 2030 climate ambition’20 . This also integrates the target of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by at least 55% compared to 1990 levels by 2030. Accordingly, various complementary policy instruments are needed to motivate, whilst respecting the principle of technological neutrality. It is essential to foster innovation and to support research for emerging and future innovation such as emerging alternative fuels, eco-design, bio based materials, wind propulsion and wind-assisted propulsion while motivating the use of sustainably produced renewable and low-carbon fuels, included in the maritime transport sector. The necessary technology development and deployment has to happen by 2030 and could be subsidised through the EU Mission Restore our Oceans and Waters and through the Ocean Fund to prepare for much more rapid change thereafter. __________________ 19 COM(2020) 563 final 20 COM(2020) 562 final
Amendment 120 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) In order to ensure a coherent legislative framework for the decarbonisation of the maritime sector, this Regulation, AFIR, RED, ETS and ETD should be aligned to create legal and investment certainty for the sector. Furthermore, the overarching economic impacts of these legislations should be evaluated comprehensively.
Amendment 142 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8 a (new)
Recital 8 a (new)
(8a) As underlined by article 3-g-c voted in the MRV regulation, the Ocean Fund should engage maritime actors in the energy transition and ensure the restoration of degraded marine and coastal ecosystems and provide substantial resources adapted to these challenges in order to achieve the established carbon emission reduction objectives.
Amendment 149 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Development of new innovative technologies, such as wind propulsion and carbon capture and storage, should be fostered, including through the Innovation Fund.
Amendment 150 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) Development of new innovative propulsion technologies, such as wind propulsion, should be fostered, including through the Ocean Fund.
Amendment 203 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24 a (new)
Recital 24 a (new)
(24a) In order to ensure the best possible coordination between ports and ship operators, it is essential that ship operators, prior to stopping at a port of call, inform said port of their intention to connect to shore-side electricity or any other zero-emission technology and of the amount of energy needed during their call.
Amendment 246 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 42 a (new)
Recital 42 a (new)
(42a) Low-emission zones - Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) and NECA (Nitrogen Emission Control Area) should be established as decided in the Mediterranean Sea by the contracting parties to the Barcelona Convention in 2021, after validation adoption by resolution by the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organisation. The extension of SECA and NECA zones should apply to all European seas, especially to the Mediterranean sea, which suffers from chronic sources of pollution with adverse effects on human health and marine biodiversity.
Amendment 252 #
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 43 a (new)
Recital 43 a (new)
(43a) The Commission should ensure implementation and availability of tools for collaboration and exchange of best practices for the maritime transport sector, as defined in the ‘Better Regulation Guidelines.’1a It is essential that the regulations put in place under the Fit For 55 - Green Deal, EU ETS - as well as the European Recovery and Resilience Facility - are coherent and link actors from the maritime sector to make the EU the champion of green ships. __________________ 1aEuropean Commission, Brussels, Commission Staff Working Document, Better Regulation Guidelines, 3.11.2021 SWD(2021) 305 final.
Amendment 267 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
This Regulation applies to all ships above a gross tonnage of 5000, regardless of their flag in respect to:
Amendment 271 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a gross tonnage of 5000, regardless of their flag in respect to the energy used during their stay within a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State,
Amendment 272 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) a gross tonnage of 400, regardless of their flag in respect to the entirety of the energy used on voyages from a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State to a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State, and
Amendment 279 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) a gross tonnage of 400, regardless of their flag in respect to a half of the energy used on voyages departing from or arriving to a port of call under the jurisdiction of a Member State, where the last or the next port of call is under the jurisdiction of a third country.
Amendment 294 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) ‘wind propulsion’ or ‘wind- assisted propulsion’ means a propulsion technique that contributes primarily or auxiliary to the propulsion of any type of vessel via the energy of the wind, which is captured when the ship is sailing.
Amendment 344 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – title
Article 4 – title
Greenhouse gas intensity limit of energy used on-board by a ship and minimum share of renewable fuels of non-biological origin
Amendment 368 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. From 1 January 2030, the share of renewable electricity or RFNBOs used on board for propulsion by a ship shall not be inferior to 6% of the total energy used during a reporting period. The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in order to establish an appropriate compliance system, including a flexible system of transfer of excess compliance units, a platform to facilitate their transfer, and penalties.
Amendment 421 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) that are at berth for less than twohree hours, calculated on the basis of hour of departure and arrival monitored in accordance with Article 14;
Amendment 437 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Before the vessel arrives at the port of call, the vessel operator shall inform the port manager or, where applicable, the terminal operator, of its request to connect to the on-shore power supply or other zero-emission technology as defined in Annex III of this Regulation and the amount of power required during the call.
Amendment 521 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – point e a (new)
(e a) Energy delivered to the ship per wind installation
Amendment 582 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The penalties referred to in Article 20(1) and 20(2) shall be allocated, through the Ocean Fund to support common projects aimed at the rapid deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector. Projects financed by the funds collected from the penalties shall stimulate the production of greater quantities of renewable and low carbon fuels for the maritime sector, facilitate the construction of appropriate bunkering facilities or electric connection ports in ports, and support the development, testing and deployment of the most innovative European technologies, such as wind propulsion and RFNBOs, in the fleet to achieve significant emission reductions.
Amendment 583 #
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1
1. The penalties referred to in Article 20(1) and 20(2) shall be allocated to support common projects aimed at the rapid deployment of renewable and low carbon fuels in the maritime sector. Projects financed by the funds collected from the penalties shall stimulate the production of greater quantities of renewable and low carbon fuels for the maritime sector, facilitate the construction of appropriate bunkering facilities or electric connection ports in ports, and support the development, testing and deployment of the most innovative European technologies, such as wind propulsion and carbon capture and storage, in the fleet to achieve significant emission reductions.
Amendment 637 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – equation 1
Annex I – equation 1
GHG intensity WtT TtW index GHG intensity ∑ni fuelMi × CO2eq WtT,i × LCVi + ∑ckEk × CO2eqelectricity,k ∑ni fuel∑m j engine ( Mi,j × [ 1 ― 1 C ) 100 engine slip j × (CO2eq,TtW,j) + ( 1 C 100 engine slip j ) × CO2eq TtW, slippage,j ] index [ gCO2eq MJ ] ∑ni∑in fuelMi × LCVi × 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐢 + ∑𝐜𝐥𝐤𝐄𝐤 + + ∑𝐧𝐬𝐄𝐬 + ∑𝐧𝐰𝐄𝐰 + ∑ni fuelMi × LCVi × 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐓𝐢 + ∑lkEk + ∑𝐧𝐬𝐄𝐬 + ∑𝐧𝐰𝐄𝐰 =
Amendment 641 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 4 a (new)
Annex I – table 1 – row 4 a (new)
w Index corresponding to the wind installations (n) where energy is supplied per wind installation.
Amendment 642 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 4 b (new)
Annex I – table 1 – row 4 b (new)
s Index corresponding to the solar installations (p) where electricity is supplied per solar installation.
Amendment 647 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 8 a (new)
Annex I – table 1 – row 8 a (new)
Ew Energy delivered to the ship per wind installation (w) if more than one [MJ]
Amendment 648 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 8 b (new)
Annex I – table 1 – row 8 b (new)
Es Electricity delivered to the ship per solar installation point (s) if more than one [MJ]
Amendment 650 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 17
Annex I – table 1 – row 17
GWPCO2,GWPCH4, ,GWP N2O CO2, CH4, N2O Global Warming Potential over 1020 years
Amendment 654 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – table 1 – row 17 a (new)
Annex I – table 1 – row 17 a (new)
MULTi Multiplier applied to RFNBO fuel i
Amendment 655 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 659 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
Annex I – paragraph 4 a (new)
The term MULT in the denominator of Equation (1) shall be set to five for the amount of RFNBOs or direct use of renewable energy exceeding the 14% of a ship’s yearly average energy used on- board during a reporting period, as referred to in article 4.2a new.
Amendment 663 #
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – subheading 7
Annex I – subheading 7