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Vancouver Fraser Port Authority Honors Ocean Carriers for Their Environmental Stewardship
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is honoring 12 cargo shipping and three cruise lines with Blue Circle Awards for 2015 for making "environmental choices that go above and beyond regulatory requirements to reduce air emissions."
The port authority’s EcoAction Program sets goals for air emissions reductions for ocean-going vessels that enter the Port of Vancouver. It supports the port authority’s long-term sustainability objectives while benefiting industry and communities. As part of the program, vessels are entitled to a discount of up to 47 percent of harbor dues by choosing a variety of eligible fuels, technology options and environmental programs and classifications. Blue Circle Awards celebrate marine carriers with the highest rate of participation in EcoAction.
"As stewards of Canada’s largest port, we take seriously our responsibility to facilitate the nation’s trade priorities and ensure that goods are moved safely, while also minimizing impact on the environment and our neighboring communities," said Robin Silvester, the port authority’s president and chief executive officer. "The Blue Circle Awards celebrate industry commitment to sustainability and are awarded for only the highest emissions reduction achievements. On behalf of the port authority, I congratulate the 2015 award recipients."
The 2015 cargo carrier award recipients are CMA CGM, Hamburg Süd, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Westwood Shipping Lines, Evergreen Line, United Arab Shipping Company, "K" Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, NYK Line, and Oldendorff Carriers. Winners among the port’s cruise ship operators were Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Disney Cruise Line.
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority is honoring 12 cargo shipping and three cruise lines with Blue Circle Awards for 2015 for making "environmental choices that go above and beyond regulatory requirements to reduce air emissions."
The port authority’s EcoAction Program sets goals for air emissions reductions for ocean-going vessels that enter the Port of Vancouver. It supports the port authority’s long-term sustainability objectives while benefiting industry and communities. As part of the program, vessels are entitled to a discount of up to 47 percent of harbor dues by choosing a variety of eligible fuels, technology options and environmental programs and classifications. Blue Circle Awards celebrate marine carriers with the highest rate of participation in EcoAction.
"As stewards of Canada’s largest port, we take seriously our responsibility to facilitate the nation’s trade priorities and ensure that goods are moved safely, while also minimizing impact on the environment and our neighboring communities," said Robin Silvester, the port authority’s president and chief executive officer. "The Blue Circle Awards celebrate industry commitment to sustainability and are awarded for only the highest emissions reduction achievements. On behalf of the port authority, I congratulate the 2015 award recipients."
The 2015 cargo carrier award recipients are CMA CGM, Hamburg Süd, Hanjin Shipping, Hapag Lloyd, Hyundai Merchant Marine, Westwood Shipping Lines, Evergreen Line, United Arab Shipping Company, "K" Line, Mediterranean Shipping Company, NYK Line, and Oldendorff Carriers. Winners among the port’s cruise ship operators were Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Disney Cruise Line.
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