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IMO’s New Sulphur Regulations Impact in Baltic Sea

Explore the implications of IMO's new sulphur emission regulations in the Baltic Sea, from traffic shifts to environmental improvements. Learn about position statements and impacts on industries.

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IMO’s New Sulphur Regulations Impact in Baltic Sea

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  1. The Impacts of IMO‘s New Sulphur Emission Regulations in the Baltic Sea – An Overview Dr. Martin Kruse

  2. IHK Nord • Chamber of Commerce and Industry: public corporation with compulsory membership respresenting the general interest of its member companies • IHK Nord: Association of 13 Chambers of Commerce and Industry in Northern Germany, representing 600,000 companies

  3. IHK Nord‘s Positionon IMO‘s New Sulphur Regulations A sulphur limit of 0,1 % will lead to a considerable traffic-shift from sea to road. A limit of 0,5 % would already represent a well remarkable improvement for the environment. The planned limit of 0,1 % in 2015 should be risen up 0,5 %.

  4. Contents • IMO‘s New Sulphur Regulations • Impact Assessment • Conclusions • Positions of Other Organizations

  5. IMO‘s New Sulphur Regulations Source: Castanius (2010) Consequences of the IMO‘s New Marine Fuel Sulphur Regulation – Presentation at BPO Seminar, Copenhagen 19.01.2010

  6. IMO‘s New Sulphur Regulations • MARPOL Annex VI was adopted (designating Baltic Sea as SECA (1.5% S)) • 2000 Designation of North Sea and English Channel as SECA • MARPOL Annex VI entered into force • Baltic Sea SECA • North Sea/English Channel  SECA • Oct 2008 Revised Annex VI: New sulphur regulations were ratified • Jan 2010 EU Parliament Directive 2005/33/EC entered into force: 0.1% S in European ports • Jul 2010 New provisions of the 2008 amendment entered into force

  7. Impact Assessment - conducted after decision ….!

  8. Impact Assessment Studies

  9. Impact Assessment Studies

  10. Summary of Cost Estimates Source: EMSA (2010), ECSA (2010), Swedish Maritime Administration (2009)

  11. Cost Estimates for Sea Transport

  12. Impact Assessment Studies – Modal Shift

  13. Impact Assessment Studies – Economic Impact on Industries

  14. Conclusions • Impact assessment was undertaken after decision! • Substantial cost increases for sea transport  Negative impact on competitiveness of industries in the effected northern EU countries  Changing logistic flows in Europe: Negative impact on ports in Northern Europe • Modal shift from sea to road • Capacity shortages of landside transport infrastructure • Negative consequences for environment

  15. Positions of other organizations April 2010: „New IMO regulations recognized as unacceptable“ (http://www.bpoprts.com/416.html) May 2010: Letter to European Commission objecting to strict rules in the SECAs signed by 50 organisations from Europe‘s shipowning, shipping, ports and manufacturing sector (http://www.russfrei-fuers-klima.de/fileadmin/user_upload/PDFs/Letter_ship_Industry_sulphur_regulation_colour.pdf)

  16. Thank you for your attention!

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