On- going debates and local alternative measures at port level

At IMO for Global Application

Amendments to Marpol Annex VI for completion by August 2008:

IMO and EU will be reviewing a further reduction of sulphur content to max 0.5% m/m in bunker fuel by 2010, during 2007 and 2008, as well as additional SECAs and proposals on economic instruments as alternative measure to lower emissions
Intertanko has submitted a proposal to the IMO for the introduction of a single global sulphur cap, requiring vessels to switch from marine fuel oil to distillates with a max sulphur content of 1% by 2010 and further reduction to 0.5% by 2015

Environment Protection Agencies in US, Canada and Mexico are collaborating and evaluating SECA areas for potential implementation between 2010-2013
Studies underway for potential establishment of SECAs in West Coast, East Coast, Gulf Coast and Great Lakes of US
Various port/national incentive schemes, fairway dues etc. (Long Beach, San Francisco, Sweden Europe)
Significant development of alternative measures being developed for the West Coast (LA, Long Beach, Oakland, Port Hueneme, San Diego, San Francisco, Seattle), where ports are implementing regulations at local level, tailor-made to their specific requirements. These measures, some of which are voluntary, include:
- Shore-side power (Norwegian Cruise Lines committed to use of AMP in 2008 in LA, Princess Cruises adopted the option in 2001)
- Vessel Speed Reduction Program applicable within 40 nautical miles from port
- Low Sulphur Fuel (less than .5% sulphur while navigating in and around port of LA)

Estimated SECA introductions in: