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<p>The Government has been engaging internationally and domestically in order to reduce
pollutant emissions from shipping.</p><p> </p><p>For the most part, the international
nature of the shipping industry means that regulatory solutions to curb environmental
impacts from this sector need to be delivered globally. In this regard, the UK strongly
supports the reduction in the sulphur content of marine fuel which will apply to shipping
globally from 2020. In UK waters, a strict 0.1 per cent sulphur limit has applied
to ships operating in the English Channel and North Sea since 2015; and from 2021
these waters will also be designated as a nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions control area.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government highlighted opportunities to reduce emissions from domestic
shipping and ports activities, when it published its Clean Air Strategy (CAS) on 14
January this year. Commitments include consulting on options for increasing domestic
regulations and extending the current emission control area to other UK waters.</p><p>
</p><p>To help drive the uptake of cleaner technologies and greener fuels, I am chairing
a new Government-led Clean Maritime Council, which brings together experts from the
maritime sector. Along with the CAS and the Clean Maritime Council, the Department
is working with stakeholders to develop a Clean Maritime Plan by Spring 2019. This
plan will set out a number of domestic policies to reduce emissions from shipping
while maximising the potential economic benefit for the UK from global transition
to zero emission shipping.</p>
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