Dear Member,
As you are aware, some Canadian ports have established an environmental incentive program to reward "green vessels".
Although the scope of such programs varies, the basic framework is the same, i.e., a port will offer rebates (e.g. discounted harbour dues) to vessels that meet certain environmental standards. Such standards include the use of "green technologies", cleaner fuels, and/or certification under various ship environmental programs (Green Marine, Green Award, Clean Shipping Index, RightShip, environmental notations by classification societies, etc.)
The following table provides a list of Canadian ports which have implemented an environmental incentive program and a description of the criteria to be met in order for a vessel to qualify.
PORTS |
REBATES |
CRITERIA TO BE MET |
Port of Montreal |
10% rebates on harbour dues
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Apply only to some vessels certified under the Green Award Program, i.e.,
See section 3(2) of the Port of Montreal’s Harbour Fees Tariffs (Notice B-1) for details |
Port of Sept Iles |
10% rebates on harbour dues
|
Apply to ALL vessels certified under the Green Award Program:
See section 4(5) and Annex 1 of the Port of Sept Iles’ Harbour Dues Tariffs (Notice N-2) for details |
Port of Vancouver |
A vessel may qualify for one of three levels of rebates, depending on the vessel’s environmental performance:
|
A vessel may qualify for discounted harbour dues under one of the three categories (bronze, silver, gold) based on several criteria, including:
Application can be made on a ship call basis or through an annual declaration See EcoAction Program for details |
Port of Prince Rupert |
A vessel may qualify for one of three levels of rebates, depending on the vessel’s environmental performance:
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A vessel may qualify for discounted harbour dues under one of the three tiers – based on:
See 2017 Green Wave Program for details and application form |
Other Canadian ports are considering the introduction of similar environmental incentive programs in the coming years and we will update the list accordingly, as new incentives are being implemented.
We will also compile similar information on some of the main U.S. ports, as a refence tool for vessels calling at different ports in North America.
The information will be be added to our website in the near future.
Sincerely,
Sonia Simard
Director, Legislative and Environmental Affairs
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