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"en.20120911.32.2-387-250"2
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"The main objective of this proposal is to implement the upper limits adopted in 2008 in the International Maritime Organisation on the sulphur content of marine fuels. It is important to control these values, since the atmospheric pollution caused by ships is currently estimated to be responsible for around 50 000 premature deaths in Europe. Sulphur and nitrogen oxides release into the air secondary particles harmful to health. Reducing emissions from ships will make it easier to achieve air quality standards in a number of Member States. However, it is important to take into consideration that, during the transition period, some operators will have to bear significant additional costs, particularly in the case of journeys made in Sulphur Emission Control Areas. I am also very much in favour of the exception for islands and the outermost regions from the 0.5% sulphur limit applicable from 2015 to all maritime areas of the EU and all vessels. As a result of their natural characteristics, a limited number of passenger vessels offering regular services have a five-year period, until 2020, to adapt to the legislation, thereby reducing the negative impact."@en1
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