Greece moves to halt smuggling of marine fuels

Monitoring and data transmission software is available for installation on floating supply and transport vessels, allowing data from local input-output systems of marine fuel distribution vessels to be sent to Greece's Independent Authority for Public Revenue (AADE) Signal Reception Center. The collection of data is expected to provide a significant boost in combating the smuggling of energy products.

According to a Joint Ministerial Decision, issued by deputy minister of National Economy and Finance Christos Dimas, deputy minister of Development Anna Mani, minister of Digital Governance Dimitris Papastergiou, minister of Shipping and Island Policy Christos Stylianides, and the governor of AADE Giorgos Pitsilis, three provisions apply: • A Computing Unit with specific security specifications, which must be installed on floating supply and transport vessels • Data Management Software, provided by AADE, which will be embedded in the unit to: Collect input-output data and alerts; Store and transmit the data to the AADE Signal Reception Center, and • Interoperability of the software with the local input-output measurement system.

The obligations of shipowners and operators include the installation, maintenance, and operation of the computing unit; and Data must be sent in the appropriate format to the AADE Signal Reception Center. Obligated entities must ensure the installation of the software on the computing unit of their floating supply and transport vessel by March 31.