PUBLIC HEALTH

 Recently published scientific research has shown there are links between air pollution and:

                       Lung Cancer

                       Bronchial complaints

                       Asthma

                       Heart disease

                       Damage to foetus’ in the womb

 E.U. is committed to improved Public Health. Reductions in air pollution will contribute to that aim AND, as a direct result, reduce the costs of treatment for diseases resulting directly and indirectly from polluted air.

TREATY OBLIGATIONS - EMISSIONS

"If NOx reductions of any significance are to be achieved, existing vessels will have to make a substantial contribution. The large number of Navy diesel engines, rated at less than 400 hp, operated primarily in harbour and coastal waters would be a logical target for a NOx emissions reductions effort. These stringent air quality coastal limits would significantly affect Navy operations and missions. Also, with diesel particulate emissions being identified as a toxic air contaminant and a health hazard, the regulation of particulate emissions from in-use engines is a real possibility.”
Since virtually all Navy diesel engines exceed the international limits, some by more than a factor of two; it is conceivable that the Greek Navy will be required to bring some portion of its current diesel engine population into compliance at a future date - just to satisfy International Treaty obligations.

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