photo: Mitch Waxman

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has launched a three-year, US$4.875 million Clean-Vessel Incentive (CVI) Program to encourage ship operators to upgrade their ocean-going vessels to reduce emissions. An anticipated 600 vessels a year will participate in the CVI program, which will significant air pollution reductions.

From The Marine Executive: “Dramatically reducing air pollution, while keeping the port economically competitive, is a win for the port community and those who live in the region,” said Port Authority Chairman David Samson. “This initiative furthers our longstanding commitment to be a responsible steward of the environment in the Port District, and is yet another example of how we are working with the private sector to improve the air quality at our port facilities.”

The Clean-Vessel Incentive is part of the Port Authority’s Clean Air Strategy to make Port Authority operations cleaner and more environmentally friendly.

photo: Mitch Waxman

The CVI provides financial incentives to ships scoring 20 points or higher on the World Port Climate Initiative’s Environmental Ship Index (ESI) – a worldwide measure that awards points for exceeding environmental standards set by the International Maritime Organization.

photo: Mitch Waxman

The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is the second U.S. port to adopt an ESI incentive program, after the Port of Los Angeles. Read more at The Marine Executive.

by Mai Armstrong for Working Harbor Committee

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