The Port of Hueneme became California’s first port to have earned a complete Green Marine Certification, for its clean practices and environmental sustainability. Hueneme is ranked in the top 11% of all U.S. Ports for general cargo flow.
Green Marine’s environmental program assists ports, terminal operators and shipping lines in reducing their environmental footprint, through a comprehensive program, that addresses key environmental issues and criteria using 11 performance indicators, including air emissions, prevention of spills and leakages, community impacts, and environmental leadership.
The Port received the highest possible scores in the spill prevention, environmental leadership, and community impact categories.
Jason Hodge, President of the Board of Commissioners stated: “We are committed to leading the way in California for green port certification and continue to invest in our local community by taking action to improve our environment.”
In 2015, the port unveiled an innovative shore side power program–the largest single emissions reduction program in Ventura County history. Over the next 30 years, this program will reduce PM by 92%, NOx by 98% and CO2 by 55% through the electrification of the Port’s wharves.
Membership in Green Marine requires that members demonstrate year-over-year meaningful improvements in measurable ways to maintain their Green Marine certification.
“We’re absolutely delighted to welcome Hueneme as the first port from California to join the Green Marine program,” said David Bolduc, Green Marine’s executive director. “We have no doubt that the administration of this deepwater port will enhance our membership by sharing its environmental initiatives and best practices.”
