Written question asked by Karl Turner (Labour) on Monday, 18 December 2017, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 December 2017. It was answered by John Hayes (Conservative) on Thursday, 21 December 2017 on behalf of the Department for Transport.
Shipping: Exhaust Emissions
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the effect of international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the shipping industry on seafarer employment.
- Answer
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The UK was proactive in the development and adoption of an International Maritime Organization (IMO) energy efficiency regime in 2013 as part of efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from international shipping. Under this regime, consideration has been given to the training of seafarers and the need for crews to be appropriately supported and empowered to take steps on vessels to improve operational energy efficiency. The IMO has not undertaken a specific assessment of the impact on seafarer employment, but the Department is not aware that any concerns have been reported to date by Member States, industry or Seafarer representatives.
As part of the development and implementation of the IMO GHG reduction strategy, the UK expects that the impacts of any measures agreed will be considered and addressed as appropriate.
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- Session
- 2017-19
- Subjects
- Employment Exhaust emissions Shipping Greenhouse gas emissions
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