Safety, Environment and Security Committee

Introduction

The FEPORT Environment, Safety and Security Committee (ESSC) monitors and discusses EU policies and regulatory developments concerning environmental sustainability, the energy transition, operational safety, security and cybersecurity in ports and terminals. It contributes to FEPORT’s positions and activities in these areas.

Chairman: George Robert Wagner

The Committee covers the following topics:

  • Implementation of the Fit for 55 package, including the EU ETS for maritime transport, FuelEU Maritime, RED II, the Energy Taxation Directive (ETD) and the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)
  • Environmental aspects of the energy transition
  • Port development and planning in relation to nature conservation
  • Pollution affecting air and water, as well as waste and noise
  • Operational safety aspects of alternative-fuel bunkering and onshore power supply (OPS)
  • EU energy policies and initiatives relevant to the role of ports as energy hubs
  • Energy transition within ports and terminals
  • EU energy strategies, including the Hydrogen Strategy, Offshore Renewable Energy Strategy, Blue Energy Strategy and REPowerEU Plan
  • NIS2 and other cybersecurity-related rules
  • Implementation of the SafeDigimar project
  • Innovation Fund
  • Hydrogen
  • CO₂ transport and related infrastructure

Position Papers

FEPORT Position Paper on the Revision of the EU ETS for Maritime Transport

FEPORT welcomes the European Commission’s proposal to revise the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) for maritime transport. In this position paper, FEPORT examines how shipping...

Port Electrification and the Deployment of OPS

To allow terminals and ports to be successful in their electrification efforts while contributing to other EU policy objectives, it is crucial that policy makers...

FEPORT Reply to Call for Feedback on PSF

FEPORT welcomes the PSF’s efforts to simplify and streamline the Taxonomy criteria, aiming at reducing administrative burdens for companies while preventing duplications between the different...

Joint Position Paper on Water Framework Directive EQS Revision

The European Sea Ports Organisation and the Federation of European Private Port Companies and Terminals (FEPORT) welcome the revision of the Water Framework Directive (WFD)...

Feedback on the proposal for a Directive on Integrated Water Management

In this feedback document, dated April 4, 2023 , FEPORT expresses support for the Integrated Water Management Directive proposal, including its stricter targets and updated...

FEPORT position paper on the deployment of OPS

This position paper, dated May 10, 2022 , underscores FEPORT's commitment to decarbonizing port operations and emphasizes the importance of Onshore Power Supply (OPS) for...

Commission proposal for a Regulation establishing a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM)

In this document, dated November 19, 2021 , FEPORT expresses its support for the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) proposal, acknowledging its critical role in...

FEPORT Position Paper on EU ETS for shipping

Dated November 15, 2021 , this paper outlines FEPORT's strong support for the "Fit for 55" package's objective and the inclusion of shipping in the...

Alternative Fuel Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR)

This position paper, dated November 15, 2021 , highlights FEPORT's support for the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure Regulation (AFIR) proposal, recognizing that the availability of refueling...

EU Commission proposal for a FuelEU Maritime Regulation

This position paper, dated November 15, 2021 , indicates FEPORT's full support for the Green Deal objectives and welcomes the FuelEU Maritime Regulation proposal as...

EU Commission proposal for a revised Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)

This position paper, dated November 15, 2021 , conveys FEPORT's support for increasing transport targets within the context of the Renewable Energy Directive (RED III)...

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