On 12th October 2023 regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13th September 2023 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC has entered into force.
The purpose of the aforementioned regulations is to introduce a limit on the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of energy used on board by ships arriving at, staying within or leaving EU ports and introducing an obligation to use on-shore power supply (OPS) or zero-emission technology in EU ports.
Noteworthy are the limits specified in the regulation for the yearly average GHG intensity of the energy used on board by a ship defined for individual years, with the reduction to be as low as 80% in 2050. Furthermore, from 1st January 2030, ships moored at the quaysides in UE ports shall connect to OPS and use it for all its electrical power demand at berth.
Should you have any questions, please contact:
SEBASTIAN KITA
Attorney at law
skita@cmwlegal.pl