Snapshot from the audience with Panagiotis Chatziperos at the podium
“Air quality & emission measurements in ports at the forefront”
The outcomes of Poseidon Med II workshop in Piraeus on 16th February 2018
Air quality, the leading priority of European ports, was the focus of last Friday discussion, organised by CERTH within the European co-funded project Poseidon Med II, which took place at Piraeus Port Authority, bringing together executives from the shipping and energy sectors as well as representatives from governmental bodies, local authorities and relevant associations.
Dr Christos Lampridis, Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy & Maritime Investment
During the welcome session, the Secretary General of Ports, Port Policy and Maritime Investment (Dr Christos Lampridis) and representatives from Piraeus Municipality (S. Voidonikolas, Vice-Mayor) and Attica Region (G. Gavrilis, Piraeus Vice-Regional Governor & P. Chatziperos (Deputy Regional Governor) endorsed the efforts of Poseidon Med II, highlighting as key benefits the improvement of air quality through the use of LNG in marine transportation as well as the vital role of synergies between the port and the local community.
Dimitris Spyrou from Piraeus Port Authority
The quantification of shipping emissions in ports was the focus of the first session, in which CERTH representatives presented the latest results from emission measurements occurred in Piraeus and Patras ports in 2017, where it is evident that NOx,SOx and PM pollution is at a peak level during the manoeuvring and movement of passenger ships at arrival/departure time.
Panayiotis Mitrou, Lloyd’s Register
The societal impact of shipping emissions and its regulatory aspects, the key role of port authorities in tackling air pollution problem as well as the use of innovative technologies, such as the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle System for the collection of valid emissions data from ships were also analysed. Facing the upcoming regulations regarding SOx emissions, innovative technologies and alternative fuels were presented, promoting the LNG as the most promising solution towards the transition to a zero-emission era.
l to r: Adamis Mitsotakis – CERTH with Sotiris Raptis – ESPO
Notably interesting was the discussion of the last session, in which members of the maritime community and energy sector, EcoPorts and Hellenic Ornithological Society representatives underlined the significance of LNG as marine fuel for Eastern Mediterranean region, analysing the necessary steps towards its deployment, such as the development of supply chain, the offering of incentives to the front runners and the completion of the regulatory framework.
During the event, a live demonstration of how the “Air Quality Monitoring Station” collects emissions data in ports took place.
Snapshot from Round Table Discussion (from left to right: Giorgos Sgouros-Hellenic Ornithological Society; Sotiris Raptis-ESPO; Maria Fotiadou-DEPA; Panayiotis Mitrou-Lloyd’s Register; Panagiotis Grammelis, CERTH)
What is Poseidon Med II project?
Poseidon Med II project is a practical roadmap which aims to bring about the wide adoption of LNG as a safe, environmentally efficient and viable alternative fuel for shipping and help the East Mediterranean marine transportation propel towards a low-carbon future. The project, which is co-funded by the European Union, involves three countries Greece, Italy and Cyprus, six European ports (Piraeus, Patras, Lemesos, Venice, Heraklion, Igoumenitsa) as well as the Revithoussa LNG terminal. The project brings together top experts from the marine, energy and financial sectors to design an integrated LNG value chain and establish a well-functioning and sustainable LNG market.
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Co-financed by the European Union
Connecting Europe Facility
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N.B.: the programme of the event for viewers’ records: Piraeus Event
