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FEPORT, the installation, management and maintenance of cold ironing systems must be borne by public bodies
For the federation, terminal operators will be able to offer them on a voluntary basis where there is a return on investment
May 11, 2022
The federation has highlighted that when implementing a policy ambitious aimed at the installation of cold ironing systems is essential that the financial and operational responsibilities of each party concerned is clearly defined. To this FEPORT clarified that, in view of the operational complexity and the funding needed to the installation of these systems and other infrastructures for alternative fuels, port authorities and port management, supported by Member States, should be held responsible for the installation, management and maintenance of these systems, while terminal operators can offer cold ironing on a voluntary basis where a return on investment.
The federation has however specified that the success of the plan installation of these systems will depend on the involvement of many stakeholders, including companies maritime, local authorities, port authorities and electricity companies. Finally, according to FEPORT, to avoid waste of public resources, the "Fit for 55" legislation should include sufficient assurances that the infrastructure offered is actually used by ships calling at ports of the EU.
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The federation has highlighted that when implementing a policy ambitious aimed at the installation of cold ironing systems is essential that the financial and operational responsibilities of each party concerned is clearly defined. To this FEPORT clarified that, in view of the operational complexity and the funding needed to the installation of these systems and other infrastructures for alternative fuels, port authorities and port management, supported by Member States, should be held responsible for the installation, management and maintenance of these systems, while terminal operators can offer cold ironing on a voluntary basis where a return on investment.
- Via Raffaele Paolucci 17r/19r - 16129 Genoa - ITALY
