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By Veronica Beltran

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Prince Rupert Port Authority recognizes companies for sustainable practices

Jul 22, 2020 | 10:47 AM

PRINCE RUPERT—The Prince Rupert Port Authority (PRPA) is recognizing five companies for participating in sustainable practices.

COSCO, Maersk, B.C. Ferries, Ocean Network Express and Pacific Basin are being honoured by the PRPA for their outstanding participation in the authorities Green Wave environmental incentive program in 2019. PRPA’s Green Wave program rewards shippers by offering discounted harbour fees to vessel owners who voluntarily invest in sustainable practices.

“The Prince Rupert Port Authority congratulates the five recipients of the 2019 Green Wave Awards for their ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact their vessels have on the water, air and wildlife in and around our port.”—Ken Veldman, Vice President of Public Affairs and Sustainability of the Prince Rupert Port Authority

Commercial vessels are scored based on air emission control and underwater noise reduction measures and alloted savings through a three-tier system.

In 2019 there were 25 vessel calls that met the criteria allowing them to qualify for the top tier and earn savings.

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“PRPA is committed to mitigating environmental impacts of the Port of Prince Rupert effectively, and its annual Green Wave Awards acknowledge commercial vessel owners who actively employ measures on ships that make the Prince Rupert port industry more environmentally friendly.”— Release by PRPA

PRPA’s Green Wave program has been active since 2012.