Denmark backs tighter requirements for large container vessels

Environmental requirements for container ships could be tightened already by 2022. Denmark supports tighter IMO eco requirements for container ship designs, and that the requirements come into force sooner than planned.

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BY NIKLAS KRIGSLUND

Published: 09.10.17 at 14:07

Denmark is open to introducing tightened environmental requirements for large container ships in 2022.

There are already today a series of design requirements for newly built vessels aimed at ensuring that the ships pollute less by reducing fuel consumption.