Four companies recognized by Prince Rupert Port Authority for their dedication to the Green Wave

The Prince Rupert Port Authority has singled out four companies that call on Prince Rupert for commercial shipping and transportation services for their commitment to the Port's Green Wave environmental program.

The Port program rewards shippers and transportation providers by offering discounted harbour feeds to those vessel owners who voluntarily have put in place sustainability practices. Commercial vessels are scored on air emission controls and underwater noise reduction measures and allotted savings through a tiered system. 

Last year, there were 163 vessel calls that met the strict criteria to qualify for the Green Wave program, including ten different vessels that qualified for the top tier and earned the greatest savings on each call. 

The four that were recognized for their performance in 2021 included: intermodal shipping companies COSCO Shipping Lines and MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, liquefied gas shipping company Navigator Gas LLC, and BC Ferries. 

“The Prince Rupert Port Authority wishes to congratulate the recipients of the 2021 Green Wave Awards for their ongoing efforts to mitigate the impact their vessels have, not only on the Port of Prince Rupert, but on the viability of the ocean economy as a whole. We also want to acknowledge all vessel owners who participate in our Green Wave program at every level. Their commitment is critical to ensuring the success of our trade gateway and the global supply chains it supports.” -- Shaun Stevenson, President and CEO of the Prince Rupert Port Authority. 

The PRPA President also saluted this years successful participants by way of a video presentation.

The Green Wave program has been in place since 2013 and continues to adapt to address port sustainability and raise the bar for vessels to be eligible for recognition.

You can learn more about this years recipients here, with a wider overview of the Green Wave Program to be found here.

More notes on the Prince Rupert Port Authority are available from our archive page.

Cross posted from the North Coast Review.