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activity - Thu, 08/03/2018 - 19:40

Ship's Sulphur Trails Emissions Aerial Measurements

This service is meant to address the needs of the Maritime Authorities in charge of the enforcement of the ship emission regulations. The ECA areas have specific restrictions concerning the type of fuel that is allowed to be used by shipping vessels, and especially concerning the rate of Sulphur Oxides (SOx) per unit of mass contained inside the fuel. Since January 1st 2015, the MARPOL Annex VI limits the use of fuels containing Sulphur oxides to 0.1% of SOx per unit of fuel mass. In this feasibility study, it is intended to assess the feasibility and sustainability of a technique bringing into play Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and satellite technologies.

Target:

8.4 Improve global resource efficiency in consumption and production and endeavour to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation

14.2 Sustainably manage & protect marine & coastal ecosystems to avoid significant adverse impacts, including by strengthening their resilience, and take action for restoration ...

14.5 Conserve at least 10 per cent of coastal and marine areas, consistent with national and international law and based on the best available scientific information

Organization:

ESA

Directorate:

TIA

Keywords:

Air pollution

Emissions

Maritime