Thursday, February 15, 2024 - 10:16 by ce-press
On December 13, the Norwegian Maritime Authority (NMA) gave their advice for Zero Emission Regulations in the World Heritage Area (WHA) from 2026.
“It recommended a transitional period - until December 31 2035 - accepting cruiseships which have bunkered qualified fuels, for example biofuels, in compliance with the EU Renewable Energy Directive,” explains Tor Mikkel Tokvam, port director, Port of Flam.
“The bunkered amount of qualified fuels must correspond to the amount used in the WHA. The NMA’s recommendation is in line with consultation statements from the cruise industry and its stakeholders.
“The recommendation is delivered to the Department of Climate and Environment, which is expected to make their decision shortly as 2026 is approaching.”
