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Year	Environmental achievements
2008	We published a ‘CO2 booklet’ for our employees. The debate on CO2 emissions are high on the public agenda, and to best inform our employees about the debate on CO2 emissions and climate change – and our stand on these issues - a pocket size booklet was made available to all employees.
2007	The A.P. Moller - Maersk Group Health, Safety & Environment Manual was published. The manual sets the framework as well as minimum requirements for how A.P. Moller – Maersk’s business units must develop effective HSE management. A Health, Safety & Environment Action Plan for 2008-2012 was developed. The Action Plan helps us improve our performance based on future targets, and it will be updated annually based on our past performance in order for us to achieve continuous improvements. A one year sponsorship was entered with the highly regarded Massachusetts’ Institute of Technology (MIT) Joint Program on the Science and Policy of Global Change. The sponsorship is intended to improve our knowledge of climate change issues as these issues have many important implications for our business. All A.P. Moller - Maersk owned vessels are painted with TBT-free hull paint as of February 2007.
2006	The introduction of the world’s largest container vessel, EMMA MÆRSK, set new standards for environmental performance including: An advanced waste heat recovery system, and an electronically controlled engine, features which optimises energy efficiency and contribute to fewer emissions. The hull is coated with environmentally friendly biocide-free silicone based antifouling paint thus minimising marine pollution. Inboard protected fuel tanks as a preventive measure to avoid oil spills.
	Environmentally friendly silicone based anti fouling paint has been applied on more than 50 container vessels.
	A Group HSE-function (Health, Safety & Environment) established.
	All A.P. Moller - Maersk seafarers have received training which ensure much attention to the environment and environmental initiatives.
	Maersk Line announced a pilot environmental initiative that annually reduces vessel-related emissions from the company’s fleet that calls the ports of Los Angeles and Oakland, USA. Maersk Line has voluntarily switched to low-sulphur diesel on the main and auxiliary engines of its vessels when they are within 24 miles of the port and alongside. Maersk Line projects a 73% annual reduction in particulate matter and a 92% reduction in sulphur dioxide (SOx). All Maersk vessels operated for Maersk Line, Maersk Tankers, Maersk Supply Service and Norfolkline are ISO 14001 certified.
	The Maersk Gas Carrier N'Kossa is ISO 14001 certified.
2005	ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System certification is completed for all tanker vessels.
	Implementation of Voyage Efficiency System (VES) to reduce fuel consumption and air emissions.
	Installation of 5 ppm polishing filters in the oil water separators – initiated on vessels with equipment that does not have emulsion breaking capabilities.
	All newbuildings (container and supply vessels, as well as tankers) equipped with inboard protected fuel tanks.
	Test of Selective Catalytic Reduction catalyst on auxiliary engines.
	Common rail technology adopted for two-stroke main engines for newbuildings.
	Waste heat recovery systems implemented on newbuildings from Odense Steel Shipyard.
	APM Terminals in Los Angeles CA participates in Pier Pass – a system of expanded gate hours to reduce congestion and related emissions.
	APM Terminals starts building a new Virginia Container Terminal with on-dock rail, high-efficiency gates, increased automation, and many other environmentally beneficial technologies.
	APM Terminals supports ecological recovery projects and oyster bed replenishments in Chesapeake Bay in Virginia.
	Maersk Line Limited achieves ISO 14001 certification.
	Maersk Inc. initiates ISO 14001 certification programme for North American facilities.
	In North America, the cargo handling equipment engine modernisation programme replaces older off-road diesel engines with new on-road engines that meet future EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) “Tier II” standards. The average age of engines is reduced from 10.7 years in 2003 to 3.9 years in 2005.
	Terminal cargo handling equipment modified to control idling; these shutdown systems reduce fuel use.
	Maersk Equipment Service replaces 1/3 of gensets – on schedule to meet 2011 EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards by 2008.
	APM Terminals is recognised by US EPA, Port of LA and others for emissions reduction and environmental progress.

2004	Electronically controlled engines are adopted for newbuildings.
	ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System certification is completed for our offshore support vessels.
	Foul release coating is applied on vessels where deemed advantageous. This coating is biocide free and ensures a clean and smooth hull, improving speed and lowering fuel consumption.
2003	Facilities for registering environmental data and establishing mass balances are integrated into Maersk Contractors’ (SAP) Maintenance Management System.
	Danish container vessels are ISO 14001 – Environmental Management System certified with ABS and Lloyds.
	A.P. Moller - Maersk cooperates with the Clean Cargo Group – under the membership of Business for Social Responsibility.
	Environmental performance survey launched to assist customers assessing the environmental performance of their carriers.
	North American facilities initiate a cargo handling equipment modernisation programme with a “replace – don’t retro-fit” approach.

2002	River transport of containers in France reduces transport by truck and lowers air emission.
	Maersk Sealand becomes a member of Business for Social Responsibility.
	APM Terminals opens Pier 400 in Los Angeles CA – environmental improvements include on-dock rail (reducing truck use by 7000 trips per week), and high-efficiency gate systems which minimise truck delays, idling and congestion.

2000	Maersk Contractors’ Global Environmental Network is established – with representatives from all the countries that Maersk Contractors operates.
	The first environmental review, providing a generic model for the process of identifying environmental aspects and impacts deriving from a drilling operation, is completed.
	Replacement of halon-based fire extinguishing plants with CO2 plants reduces emissions of ozone depleting substances.
	Ballast water management eliminates the transfer of foreign organisms and reduces water emission.
	Introduction of improved main engine fuel valves and modification of combustion chambers – optimises engine performance and reduces emission of NOx by 20% on container vessels.
	Introduction of TBT free anti-fouling paint systems to reduce water pollution.
	Low sulphur fuel is tested, reducing sulphur dioxide emissions.
	Safety and Quality Assessment System are developed in collaboration with the chemical shippers to optimise the handling of dangerous cargo.
	Common rail auxiliary engines introduced to optimise combustion and reduce air emission on selected newbuildings.
	Introduction of inboard protected fuel tanks on newbuildings to reduce the risk of oil pollution.
	Implementation of environmental objectives and targets.
	Advanced computer programmes introduced to optimise cargo load.
	45' containers introduced to reduce transport by truck and so lower air emissions.
	European Rail Shuttle introduced in Eastern and Central Europe to reduce transport by truck and lower air emissions.

1999	Maersk Contractors’ Environmental Management Manual based on ISO 14001 receives a ‘certificate of compliance’ from Bureau Veritas Quality International (BVQI).

1990s	Elimination of CFC refrigerants from the cooling systems in all new reefer containers eliminates air emissions (before being an international requirement).
	Shipboard Oil Pollution Plan is introduced (prior to being mandatory).
	A.P. Moller is the first shipping company to build double-hull very large crude carriers (tanker vessels), offering optimum environmental protection against oil pollution in case of accidents at sea.
	Implementation of environmental policy.
	Safety Management System is introduced to prevent pollution (prior to being mandatory).
	Weather routing to increase vessel performance and to reduce fuel consumption and air emission.
	Programme for substitution and reduction of chemicals to reduce chemical waste.
	Water cooled reefer containers reduce fuel consumption and noise levels.
	Ship designs allow 98% of vessel materials to be recycled.
	Large container vessels designed to save up to 38% fuel per cargo transported to Panamax size. These savings amount to more than 400,000 tons/year.
	Power Management System introduced to decrease fuel consumption and air emissions.

1980s	Introduction of lighter ballast conditioning on tanker vessels to reduce fuel consumption and air emissions, as well as the transfer of foreign organisms.
	Introduction of anti-fouling paint systems to improve hull performance and reduce fuel consumption and air emissions.
	Improved fuel and oil specification reduce content of sulphur in oil.
	Waste heat recovery in 12 container vessels reduces air emissions, as well as up to lowering fuel consumption by 8%.
	Shaft alternators introduced to optimise the use of material resources and reduce fuel consumption and air emissions.

1976	Planned maintenance computer-based - optimising machinery performance.
	Introduction of sewage treatment to reduce water pollution.
	Discharge of bilge to approved separator units or to shore facilities –reducing water pollution.
	Minimum rudder angle variation reduces fuel consumption and air emissions.
1970	Contingency plans introduced to reduce incidents and, reduce oil pollution in the event of an incident.
	Optimisation of hull and propeller by model tests – improving propulsion performance and reducing fuel consumption and air emissions.

1967	Fresh water generators installed to optimise the use of energy and reduce the use of natural resources.