The use of new and clean energies will be encouraged and work will be done to eliminate emissions from older ships.
China is considering a draft amendment to the Marine Environment Protection Law, which is intended to include clauses on reducing carbon dioxide emissions in the shipping sector.
Enacted in 1982, the Law has been amended four times, most recently in 2017, three years before China announced its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2060.
To reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and other pollutants, the use of new and clean energies will be encouraged and work will be done to eliminate emissions from older ships.
The authorities of the coastal regions should develop and implement plans for the construction and improvement of the infrastructure for power supply from land to ships in ports.
In addition, ship owners, port operators, and power providers may be subject to fines of $1,400 to $70,000 if they violate rules related to onshore power consumption.
The draft of the amendment also proposes to force the governments of the coastal regions to provide financial support and implement policies to facilitate the improvement of energy supply facilities on land, as well as the construction of ships powered by clean energy.
By Polga / Cadena de Suministro
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