A new tool used to investigate exhaust emissions of marine vessels has been developed and applied to shipping in the Baltic Sea.

The model can be used to evaluate the effects of emission abatement policies, such as emission-based charges in shipping lanes, or the health effects of regional or long-range atmospheric transport of pollutants. In addition, provided that the relevant AIS information is available, the model can be used to estimate shipping emissions in any sea area of the world.

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Source: DG Environment

(12/02/10)