This study examines the impact of European Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and international maritime regulations on sulfur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions in the North and Baltic Seas. Analysis of over 110,000 ship plume measurements, inspection results, and satellite data (2018-2022) reveals higher sulfur emission compliance near ports than in open waters. However, NOx emissions increased over the past three years, highlighting the need for improved emission regulations to enhance air quality.
Publisher
Communications Earth & Environment
Published On
Oct 26, 2023
Authors
Ward Van Roy, Benjamin Van Roozendael, Laurence Vigin, Annelore Van Nieuwenhove, Kobe Scheldeman, Jean-Baptiste Merveille, Andreas Weigelt, Johan Mellqvist, Jasper Van Vliet, Danielle van Dinther, Jorg Beecken, Frederik Tack, Nicolas Theys, Frank Maes
Tags
Emission Control Areas
Sulfur Dioxide
Nitrogen Oxide
Air Quality
Maritime Regulations
North Seas
Baltic Seas
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