SNOOP

SNOOP - Shipping-induced NOx and SOx emissions – OPerational monitoring network

Thematic cluster:
Vigorous sea
Programme:
Southern Finland - Estonia Sub-programme
Priority:
1. Safe and healthy environment
Direction of support:
Maintaining and improving the condition of the natural environment
Duration:
Sep 2009 - Apr 2013 (3 years, 8 months)
Total funding:
1 534 190 €
ERDF funding:
1 183 250 €
EUSBSR Priority area
Becoming a model region for clean shipping
Website:
http://snoop.fmi.fi

Development idea

Marine traffic is international by nature, and so are its emissions. Despite the previous lack of consensus on the amount of emissions caused by maritime transport, it is now possible to estimate the levels of nitrogen oxides caused by maritime transport. However, with new regulations in force, there is a requirement that emissions are calculated in greater details and their effects studied.

Aim of the project

This project improved the strategic evaluation of ship emission impacts. Based on an existing framework of an estimate of ship exhaust emissions, SNOOP broadened the scope from estimations of nitrogen oxides to include other types of emissions.

Main project activities

By involving municipalities in Estonia and Finland, the partners were able to conduct pilot studies utilising emission calculation, validation, dispersion modelling and air-quality measurements as well as calculating estimates of the impact on human health. Additionally, the project established a long-term follow-up network on ship exhaust emissions in the Central Baltic area as well as an effect estimation framework for larger cities. The results from the emissions estimations have been submitted to the national authorities responsible for emissions inventories.

Partners

City of Turku, Environmental and City Planning Department

Country:
Finland
Region:
Varsinais-Suomi
ERDF funding:
284 633 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
94 878 €

University of Turku, Centre for Maritime Studies

Country:
Finland
Region:
Varsinais-Suomi
ERDF funding:
61 207 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
20 402 €

Tallinn University of Technology, Marine Systems Institute

Country:
Estonia
Region:
Põhja-Eesti
ERDF funding:
126 618 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
22 344 €

Metropolia University of Applied Sciences

Country:
Finland
Region:
Uusimaa
ERDF funding:
100 350 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
33 450 €

Kymenlaakso University of Applied Sciences

Country:
Finland
Region:
Kymenlaakso
ERDF funding:
46 501 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
15 499 €

Helsinki Metropolian Area Council (YTV)

Country:
Finland
Region:
Uusimaa
ERDF funding:
53 188 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
17 730 €

Finnish Meteorological Institute

Country:
Finland
Region:
Uusimaa
ERDF funding:
302 767 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
100 921 €

Estonian Environmental Research Centre

Country:
Estonia
Region:
Põhja-Eesti
ERDF funding:
150 527 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
26 563 €

Åbo Akademi University

Country:
Finland
Region:
Varsinais-Suomi
ERDF funding:
57 457 €
Amount of eligible national funding:
19 153 €

Results

A model for assessing ship traffic emissions

The model provides new ways of assessing the ship exhaust emissions.

The Ship Traffic Emissions Assessment Model (STEAM2) helps in analysing the influences of accurate travel routes, vessel speed, engine load, fuel sulphur content, multiengine setups and abatement methods.

The scientific report presents not only the model but also includes estimations of ship borne atmospheric emissions until 2040 (NOx, CO2, SOx, PM).

Article "Extension of an assessment model of ship traffic exhaust emissions for particulate matter and carbon monoxide" ENG