Sustainability improvement of several ships by cooperation of IWT (supplying) companies and shippers

Barges are known for providing good logistical performance while emitting low quantities of CO2, NOx and PM. The engines CCR1 and CCR2 contribute to that, although the CO2 emission slightly increases. Technologically it is possible to decrease the emission of inland ships further by using a SCR-catalyser and a particle matter filter (DPF). On top of that CCR1 and 2 engines can be set to optimise fuel use.

The project agency IOD Integraal Ondernemen Drechtsteden has formed a project team of representatives of industry, government (Ministries), a research institute and organisations of the IWT sector. Within the project team shippers and IWT organisations are working together to improve the sustainability of inland ships. The Dutch Ministry VROM (Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment) has granted a funding for Particle Matter filters, which IOD supervises.

Eight inland skippers made the decision for investment, whose names are not mentioned for privacy reasons. The initiative has been realised by the efforts of the following organizations: Integraal Ondernemen Drechtsteden (IOD), SootTech, Emitech, Testo, Kantoor Binnenvaart, Ministry VROM, Agentschap NL, TNO, SGS, TOTAL, Pon Power, Transport and Water Management Inspectorate (IVW).

 

Key success factors and innovative aspects
 

A common goal arose when the partners in the logistic chain (shipper,  charterer, skipper and supplier / installer) were all involved in the   project. Based on the initiative of IOD several Dutch skippers have   made the decision to equip their ship with at least a SCR catalyser  and  a DPF  particle matter filter.