1. Lars Chr. Alsvik Director Norwegian Shipowners’ Association The Sea Route to an Improved Environment THE NY-ÅLESUND SYMPOSIUM, Tuesday, August 2007

3. 3 NSAs environmental policy principles… - Precautionary approach - Promote greater environmental responsibility - Environmentally friendly technology - Must be subject to international regulations - Beneficial to go further than required by the regulations.

4. ”Zero harmful emissions” The NSA´s environmental vision

5. First supply ship with gas propulsion – World Wide Viking Energy, Eidesvik AS CO 2 reduction of 20% NO x reduction of 89% Viking Energy

6. The dream of an emission free ship! The Orcelle-project Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics Wind, Wave, Sun

7. 7 How to create a massive momentum globally? Establishing a global quota trading system for shipping Include international shipping under the Kyoto-protocol Introduce a global CO 2 -tax on international shipping

8. 8 Norway is 5th largest shipping nation. Norwegian Authorities and the Norwegian Shipowners’ Association - frontrunners in the effort to create policies that will lead the maritime industry on a more environmental friendly course.