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Denmark says sulphur emmissions reduced by 60% in 2015

Shipping industry organisations call for progress on key sulphur cap issues at IMO

 

The Danish authorities say that sulphur emissions in the country’s coastal waters have been reduced by 60% since the introduction of the 0.1% emission control area (ECA) at the start of the year.

Measurements at Anholt off the Danish coast showed a 60% reduction in SOx in January to May this year compared to the average for 2011 – 2014.

“Sulphur pollution in Denmark has reduced significantly and compliance (with the regulation) is very high,” said Sara Rokpe, head of department for the Danish Environmental Protection Agency, at a Sustainable Shipping forum.

Of 1,443 observations from bridge sniffers just 2% were over 0.3% sulphur, and a similar 2% figure for 407 aircraft observations. Last week saw the first case of infringement to be reported to the police.



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