The CO₂ exemption for fishing vessels in foreign trade has been continued

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The Labour Party, the Centre Party, and the Red Party have agreed on a budget compromise that continues the CO₂ exemption for fishing vessels in international waters. This means that the fishing fleet's access to bunkering like vessels in international waters will be continued, initially until the government's announced review of climate measures for the fishing fleet is completed. Audun Maråk of Fiskebåt says he is very pleased with the agreement, and emphasizes that this aligns with input Fiskebåt gave to the Centre Party in the final phase of the negotiations.

Fiskebåt emphasizes that the scheme is important for the entire coast and Norway, including for emergency preparedness, maritime service industries, deliveries to the Norwegian processing industry, and the competitive situation for both the fishing fleet and bunkering facilities along the coast. Furthermore, Maråk points out that the continuation will also contribute to a better compensation scheme for vessel groups that cannot utilize the exemption. Fiskebåt expects this to also be the final result after the parliamentary review, pointing out that there is now broad political consensus on the matter.