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Support for degassing of NMVOCs in EU inland waterway and maritime transport

Reference: LIFE24-PRE-IT-LIFE4DEGAS/101216271 | Acronym: LIFE24-PRE-IT-LIFE4DEGAS

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

BACKGROUND

LIFE4DEGAS’ overall objective is to assess the current situation regarding the transport of Non Methane Volatile Organic Compounds in inland waterway and maritime transport and the issue of degassing, and assess pathways and measures to (further) limit or ban degassing of NMVOCs in inland waterway and maritime transport. To reach its overall objective, the project will fulfil six specific objectives: OBJ01 - Explore and quantify the scope and nature of degassing of NMVOCs in the EU and quantifying its impacts on health and the environment based on an inventory and analysis of existing legislation and initiatives at EU and international level, as well as guidance documents, with relevance for degassing, to explore effectiveness and synergies OBJ02 - Develop options and scenarios for implementation measures and funding, including quantifying costs and benefits OBJ03 - Investigating how, by supporting developments and/or ratification of international conventions and participation in the IMO and UNECE fora, the issue of degassing from vessels from non-EU countries can be addressed which would also benefit EU based ship owners and operators operating in EU waters, including the possibility of (regional) “NMVOC Emission Control Areas” OBJ04 - Explore the possible use of EU financial support mechanisms, taking into account the nature of the stakeholders and propose recommendations for funding (including infrastructure and research and innovation needs), implementation measures, governance, and any other issue of relevance OBJ05 - Drafting an inventory of needs, options, bottlenecks and barriers for degassing and possible alternative solutions to degassing in inland waterway and maritime transport OBJ06 - Setting up a cooperation istructure at EU level for support to legislative governance, transfer of best practice, dialogue with industry (i.e. vessel owners and operators, ports, chemical industry, authorities, NGO, …)


ADMINISTRATIVE DATA


Reference: LIFE24-PRE-IT-LIFE4DEGAS/101216271
Acronym: LIFE24-PRE-IT-LIFE4DEGAS
Start Date: 01/04/2025
End Date: 30/09/2027
Total Eligible Budget: 972,319 €
EU Contribution: 875,087 €

CONTACT DETAILS


Coordinating Beneficiary: AUTORITA DI SISTEMA PORTUALE DEL MAR TIRRENO SETTENTRIONALE
Legal Status: PUBLIC
Address: SCALI ROSCIANO 6, 57123, Livorno, Livorno,
Contact Person: Francescalberto DE BARI
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PARTNERSHIPS

Name Status Type
 GREEN GLOBAL FUTURE ACTIVE Participant
 AUTORITA DI SISTEMA PORTUALE DEL MAR TIRRENO SETTENTRIONALE ACTIVE Coordinator
 SDG4MED - Sustainable Development Goal for the Mediterranean ACTIVE Participant