Expert Group on Maritime Policy

At the 15th Ministerial Session in Elsinore, Denmark on the 4th of June the Ministers welcomed the decision to set up an Expert Group on Maritime Policy intended to contribute to sustainable growth and employment in the maritime sector, to combine and better coordinate all sea related activities and tasks, as well as to strike an appropriate balance between economic, social and ecological aspects. The Expert Group is cross-sectoral and will coordinate its work mainly between the priority areas of Economic Development and the Environment.  

The Terms of Reference are available to the right for your convenience.

On March 10 2011 The Norwegian Ministry of Trade and Industry organised a workshop on LNG entitled The Baltic Sea as a pilot for LNG in Europe? Promoting the use and distribution of maritime LNG. The workshop was organised under the auspices of the Norwegian Presidency of the Council for 2010-2011. The power point presentations have been converted to PDF and are available to download by clicking on the below links embedded in the table. Additional documentation is available on the right hand side.

The Moderator's summary of the CBSS Workshop can be found here

Norwegian Ministry
of Trade and Industry
Workshop: Baltic Sea as a pilot for LNG in Europe?
Promoting the use and distribution of
maritime LNG
10 March 2011, Oslo
LNG - a viable option fo rthe Baltic? Presentation of the DNV report on the potential of LNG shipping in the Baltic by Jon Rysst, Senior Vice President, DNV

Panel A: The Economics of LNG in Shipping
What are the determining factors when considering
LNG-use?

Can engine technology / ship design meet the new environmental standards? Research on LNG technology

Retrofitting of existing ships to LNG propulsion - the case of Bit Viking

Viking Line - innovative & environmentally friendly operation with LNG powered cruise

Panel B: LNG Distribution / Infrastructure
How to strengthen distribution? Market situation and development for distribution of Maritime LNG

Facilitating LNG infrastructure for North Europe - an EU Motorways of the Sea Project

Why investing in LNG? Vision and Drivers, the case in Gothenburg - experiences and the road ahead

Nynäshamn LNG terminal - the first Baltic Sea hub in operation May 2011 can contribute to the development of the maritime sectors

Panel C: Environmental regulation and safety
Where do we stand and what
IMO-regulations do we need for
LNG-operation, distribution and infrastructure
LNG and the environment - the EMSA view

Safe Operation when using gas or low flash-point cargoes as fuel - opportunities and challenges

First Baltic Sea LNG terminal at Swinoujscie case study. Port and infrastructure safety regulations
Panel D: Policies to promote the use
and distribution of LNG in the Baltic Sea Region
EU policies promoting sustainable maritime transport

Promoting the use of LNG - the Norwegian NOx Fund
 
 
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