#32026D0712Commission Implementing Decision (EU) 2026/712 authorising Belgium to derogate from technical requirements of Annexes II and V to Directive (EU) 2016/1629 for tugboat HAVENSLEEPBOOT 21
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This EU decision grants Belgium a five-year derogation from certain technical requirements in Directive (EU) 2016/1629 to allow the tugboat HAVENSLEEPBOOT 21 (EU identification number 06503824) to operate with dual-fuel internal combustion engines using up to 70% methanol and 30% marine gasoil. The vessel was built before specific methanol rules were added to ES-TRIN 2025/1. The derogation is based on a detailed safety assessment by Lloyd’s Register and CESNI experts confirming that operation, bunkering, and maintenance can be performed safely when specific technical measures are followed. Belgium must submit annual reports including system failures, leakage data, bunker quantities, repairs, operating data, and emissions measurements (including formaldehyde). The certificate is issued for trial purposes to support innovation in alternative fuels for inland navigation.
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Key Changes
- Authorises 5-year derogation from Annexes II and V of Directive (EU) 2016/1629 for tugboat HAVENSLEEPBOOT 21 (EU No 06503824) starting 24 March 2026
- Permits dual-fuel engines using up to 70% methanol and 30% marine gasoil for propulsion
- Requires compliance with 10 specific technical conditions including risk assessment, safety concept, ventilation system, hazardous area classification, and bunkering procedures
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Obligations
What this law requires
Belgium must submit annual reports including system failures, leakage data, bunker quantities, repairs, operating data, and emissions measurements (including formaldehyde) for the tugboat HAVENSLEEPBOOT 21
The tugboat HAVENSLEEPBOOT 21 (EU identification number 06503824) must operate with dual-fuel internal combustion engines using no more than 70% methanol and 30% marine gasoil
Operation, bunkering, and maintenance of the dual-fuel methanol/marine gasoil system must be performed in accordance with the technical specifications and safety measures set out in the Annex to this Decision
Belgium must ensure compliance with occupational safety and health legislation, including Council Directives 89/391/EEC, 98/24/EC, and Directive 2004/37/EC when operating the vessel, particularly regarding formaldehyde emissions exposure
The Union inland navigation certificate for trial purposes is valid for a maximum period of 5 years from the adoption of this Decision (24 March 2026)