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ECSA, the EU strategy for a sustainable transport system is good, but funds are needed
Dorsman: The plan to revise the ship recycling regulation is premature and creates uncertainty
December 10, 2020
The ECSA specified that, in particular, the transfer of modal towards short sea shipping as a mode of more sustainable transport will be essential for help the European Union to achieve its objectives of decarbonisation. The shipowners' association pointed out that, so that the maritime transport sector can invest in its green and digital transition, it will be necessary to adequate European funding and access to finance Sustainable.
The Secretary-General of the ECSA, Martin Dorsman, also highlighted that 'European shipowners need to consistency of regulations and long-term certainties in order to be in able to make the necessary green and digital investments and remain globally competitive. The strategy - noted Dorsman -- rightly acknowledges that maritime transport has to facing the greatest challenges for decarbonisation compared to other sectors due to the current lack of zero-emission technologies market-ready, the investments that are needed and the international competition. In this regard, there is a need for a coherent legislative framework that also takes into account the responsibilities of fuel suppliers as well as infrastructure needs.'
Among the critical issues in terms of regulations, for the ECSA there is the regulation on the recycling of ships: "We believe - explained Dorsman -- that ship recycling's review plan Regulation just two years after the entry into force of one of its pillars - the EU list of approved recycling plants - against the Commission's principles of "better regulation", since it is premature and only creates uncertainty for operators.'
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The ECSA specified that, in particular, the transfer of modal towards short sea shipping as a mode of more sustainable transport will be essential for help the European Union to achieve its objectives of decarbonisation. The shipowners' association pointed out that, so that the maritime transport sector can invest in its green and digital transition, it will be necessary to adequate European funding and access to finance Sustainable.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
