Encouraging and facilitating the efficient reduction of harmful emissions to air from shipping
The shipping industry is becoming increasingly visible on the global environmental agenda. As land based industry and road transport have reduced their emissions, and global trade has grown in scale and volume, shipping's share of emissions to air is becoming significant, and public concern has led to ongoing political pressure to reduce shipping emissions.
International legislation governing the reduction of SOx and NOx emissions from shipping is being enforced. With the revision of MARPOL Annex VI in October 2008 new limits for fuel sulphur content and NOx have been set. It is likely that applications for new Emission Control Areas (ECAs - formerly SECAs) will be made in the near future.
With respect to green housegases (GHGs) considrable efforts are being made in the IMO to develop technical, operational and financial measures to regulate GHGs and in particular CO2 from shipping.
The challenge for the shipping industry is to engage with policy makers and legislators addressing the issue, and to implement innovative and cost effective solutions for the industry's contribution to global and regional pollutant levels
SEAaT is an industry group formed in 2002 to raise awareness and acceptance of solutions for emissions reductions that are sustainable, cost effective and achievable.
SEAaT members are
- Bringing together key stakeholders in the shipping and oil industries
- Encouraging the development of solutions for emissions reduction such as abatement technologies and emissions trading
- Working with legislators to implement a flexible regulatory framework that allows abatement and emissions trading as options for compliance
Through this site you can learn more about our mission, contact our members, and find information on a range of cost effective solutions that can reduce emissions from ships.