The Netherlands-based Van der Velden Marine Systems B.V., provider of steering gear, rudders and hydraulic systems to the maritime sector, has become the latest incentive provider joining the Green Award Foundation.
Praising Green Award’s efforts for improvement of the safety and quality of shipping, the company entered the scheme to support further promotion of the best practices and application of efficient technologies helping to reduce the ecological footprint.
The entering into the scheme means that ocean going ships in possession of the Green Award certificate will be entitled to discounts up to 15% on selected products and services. Inland navigation barges will be offered up to 15% discount on various products and services provided by Van der Velden Marine Systems as well as free advice on fuel-saving facilities.
On 18 August 2017, the parties’ cooperation was formally sealed when Jan Fransen, Executive Director of the Green Award Foundation, handed over the Green Award board to Mr. Wim Knoester, Managing Director of Van der Velden Marine Systems and Cor de Wit, Sales Manager of Van der Velden. Mr. Knoester named fuel saving “one of the key elements to combat emissions and to ensure sustainability, which helps preserve the earth for future generations.”
Green Award certifies ships that show excellent performance and demonstrate great technical and managerial characteristics, promoting quality standards in sea and inland shipping.