THE Shenzhen municipal government has announced an offer up to CNY200 million (US$32.6 million) a year to cut ship and port emissions starting October 1.
Under the scheme, port and ship operators will be encouraged to install and use shore power, and ocean-going vessels to switch to the use of low sulphur fuel while berthing on a voluntary basis.
Different levels of subsidy will be provided to cover the cost of shore power installation, maintenance and electricity use.
Ship operators will receive a subsidy to cover 75 per cent to 100 per cent of the cost of fuel switching, depending on the fuel's sulphur content, a statement from Hong Kong environmental lobby Civic Exchange said.
Since 2013, Shenzhen has become the third largest container port in the world. Most of the ocean-going vessels calling at Shenzhen burn standard bunker.
"This is a milestone in Shenzhen's ship emission control and air quality management policy development," said chief research officer of Civic Exchange Simon Ng.
WORLD SHIPPING
28 September 2014 - 17:26
Shenzhen to offer US$32.6 million annually to cut ship, port emissions
THE Shenzhen municipal government has announced an offer up to CNY200 million (US$32.6 million) a year to cut ship and port emissions starting October 1.
WORLD SHIPPING
28 September 2014 - 17:26
Shenzhen to offer US$32.6 million annually to cut ship, port emissions
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