Recognizing shipping lines for environmental stewardship
Port Metro Vancouver honors 13 shipping and 3 cruise lines with a Blue Circle Award for 2013. The Blue Circle Award recognizes and rewards vessel operators for their environmental choices, by honouring actions that reduce air emissions and celebrating environmental stewardship.
As part of Port Metro Vancouver’s EcoAction Program, shipping lines can benefit from a discount of up to 47% on harbour dues by choosing a variety of eligible fuels, technology options and environmental management practices.
“At Port Metro Vancouver we are committed to balancing growing demand for trade with the need to protect our environment and maintain the quality of life of our neighbours,” said Robin Silvester, President and Chief Executive Officer, Port Metro Vancouver. “The Blue Circle Awards allow us to honour shipping lines for their environmental stewardship and commitment to cleaner air. I congratulate the 2013 award recipients.“
| 2013 Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award recipients: |
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This year for the first time Blue Circle Award winners are invited to apply the exclusive Port Metro Vancouver Blue Circle Award “Twibbon” to their social media profiles. This allows winners to easily share their success in emissions reduction and environmental stewardship with their fans and followers on social media.
| About the Blue Circle Award |
| Vessels that use low sulphur fuels or employ environmental preferable practices can apply to the EcoAction Program to receive a reduced Harbour Due rate. Vessels that qualify are eligible to receive the Blue Circle Award, a recognition reserved for the highest level of participation in the EcoAction Program. |
Source: Port Metro Vancouver
