ECA compliance is achievable but challenging, says Transport Canada
A study by government agency Transport Canada into their domestic marine industry's ability to meet upcoming North American Emission Control Area (ECA) emission regulations has concluded that compliance is achievable, but will be a challenge for ship owners, Ship & Bunker reports.
The report also said that the high cost of alternative and conventional distillate fuels will require fuel switching, speed reduction, or expensive exhaust emission aftertreatment for vessel operators to remain competitive and in compliance.
Of the alternative fuels examined, biodiesel, natural gas, ultra-low sulphur diesel (ULSD), and hydrogenation-derived renewable diesel (HDRD) were recommended as the most viable alternative fuels.
However, while issues including a lack of infrastructure were a significant barrier to a wider adoption of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel, the report found that there were barriers to the adoption of all alternative fuels.
"In essence, the domestic marine infrastructure cannot provide an adequate supply of alternative fuels," Transport Canada said.
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