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Lars Chr. Alsvik Director Norwegian Shipowners’ Association

Explore NSA's environmental policy principles focusing on a precautionary approach, promoting eco-friendly technology, and advocating for stricter international regulations. Learn about Viking Energy's gas-propelled ship reducing CO2 and NOx emissions. Discover the Orcelle project by Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics aimed at emission-free ships powered by wind, wave, and sun. Delve into the potential of a global quota trading system, including international shipping in the Kyoto Protocol, and implementing a global CO2 tax. Norway's leadership in sustainable shipping policies is highlighted.

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Lars Chr. Alsvik Director Norwegian Shipowners’ Association

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  1. Lars Chr. AlsvikDirectorNorwegian Shipowners’ Association The Sea Route to an Improved Environment THE NY-ÅLESUND SYMPOSIUM, Tuesday, August 2007

  2. NSAs environmental policy principles… • Precautionary approach • Promote greater environmental responsibility • Environmentally friendly technology • Must be subject to international regulations • Beneficial to go further than required by the regulations.

  3. The NSA´s environmental vision • ”Zero harmful emissions”

  4. First supply ship with gas propulsion – World Wide • Viking Energy, Eidesvik AS • CO2 reduction of 20% • NOx reduction of 89% Viking Energy

  5. The dream of an emission free ship!TheOrcelle-project • Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics • Wind, Wave, Sun

  6. How to create a massive momentum globally? • Establishing a global quota trading system for shipping • Include international shipping under the Kyoto-protocol • Introduce a global CO2-tax on international shipping

  7. Norway is 5th largest shipping nation. • Norwegian Authorities and • the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association - • frontrunners in the effort to create policies that • will lead the maritime industry on a more environmental • friendly course.

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