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Panama Canal launches environmental scheme to recognise green ships
THE Panama Canal Authority (ACP) has launched the 'Environmental Premium Ranking" a new initiative that rewards customers who meet high environmental efficiency standards.
The new incentive allows qualified customers the opportunity to improve their position within the Panama Canal's 'Customer Ranking System" which is taken into consideration when booking for transit through the Panama Canal.
This latest initiative is part of the ACP's Green Connection Environmental Recognition Programme, which recognises customers who demonstrate excellent environmental stewardship and to encourage others to implement technologies and standards to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The programme encompasses both the Environmental Premium Ranking and Green Connection Award, which was launched in July 2016 to honour Canal customers who comply with the highest environmental performance standards set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
The Environmental Premium Ranking will award customers with percentage points in the "number of transits" criteria when calculating the customer ranking. These additional points will allow customers to improve their position in the Customer Ranking System.
The incentive will become effective for transits beginning January 1. Participation is optional.
Panama Canal administrator, Jorge Quijano, said: "With the addition of the Environmental Premium Ranking to our Recognition Programme, we're rewarding those who make conscious efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in technology that will make shipping even more efficient."
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The new incentive allows qualified customers the opportunity to improve their position within the Panama Canal's 'Customer Ranking System" which is taken into consideration when booking for transit through the Panama Canal.
This latest initiative is part of the ACP's Green Connection Environmental Recognition Programme, which recognises customers who demonstrate excellent environmental stewardship and to encourage others to implement technologies and standards to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The programme encompasses both the Environmental Premium Ranking and Green Connection Award, which was launched in July 2016 to honour Canal customers who comply with the highest environmental performance standards set by the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).
The Environmental Premium Ranking will award customers with percentage points in the "number of transits" criteria when calculating the customer ranking. These additional points will allow customers to improve their position in the Customer Ranking System.
The incentive will become effective for transits beginning January 1. Participation is optional.
Panama Canal administrator, Jorge Quijano, said: "With the addition of the Environmental Premium Ranking to our Recognition Programme, we're rewarding those who make conscious efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and invest in technology that will make shipping even more efficient."
For more, visit www.shippingazette.com
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