T-1A4 - Waterborne
This subsector focuses on the movement of people via water, including services such as ferries, cruise ships, and other vessels dedicated to passenger travel. It plays a vital role in connecting regions, particularly where water routes provide more efficient or necessary alternatives to land or air transport, covering both domestic and international journeys from short-distance ferries to long-haul cruises. As a significant source of emissions, passenger waterborne transport is a key area for climate mitigation.
Activities¶
| | Index | Activity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| T-1A4-A-1 | Passenger transport by LNG (gas) boat | ||
| T-1A4-A-2 | Passenger transport by boat | ||
| T-1A4-A-3 | Passenger transport by electric boat | ||
| T-1A4-A-4 | Petrol boats |
Transition Elements¶
The table below explores the Transition Elements for reducing emissions in sea passenger transport: transitioning to LNG as a marine fuel, enhancing operational efficiency, adopting biofuels in both LNG-powered and conventional vessels, and electrifying domestic sea passenger transport. Together, these options provide a comprehensive approach to decarbonising waterborne transport and advancing sustainability in the sector.
For a summary of the IPCC Mitigation Options see M-1C - Shipping.
| | Index | Transition Element | IPCC Mitigation Option |
|---|---|---|---|
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T-1A4-TE-1 | Shift to LNG fuel for marine passenger transport | M-1C-1 - Alternative Fuels for Shipping |
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T-1A4-TE-2 | More efficient marine passenger transport | M-1C-3 - Improved Energy Efficiency for Shipping |
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T-1A4-TE-3 | Biofuel for LNG marine passenger transport | M-1C-1 - Alternative Fuels for Shipping |
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T-1A4-TE-4 | Biofuel for marine passenger transport | M-1C-1 - Alternative Fuels for Shipping |
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T-1A4-TE-5 | Shift to electric marine passenger transportion | M-1C-2 - Electric Technologies for Shipping |