Port of Halifax takes actions to reduce vessel emissions

The Halifax Port Authority (HPA) joined the World Port Climate Initiative (WPCI) as an Incentive Provider with the International Association of Ports and Harbours’ (IAPH) Environmental Ship Index (ESI) on 1 April, in another action to reduce vessel emissions.

The authority of the Canadian port is now offering incentives to container and RoRo vessels that voluntarily register and meet ESI’s requirements in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The ESI formula evaluates the amount of nitrogen oxide...

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Port of Halifax announces new President and CEO

The Board of the Halifax Port Authority (HPA) has chosen its new President and CEO: Captain Allan Gray will be concluding his tenure as Harbour Master and General Manager – Operations of Fremantle Ports in Perth, Australia, and joining the Halifax Port Authority as President and CEO in late November, 2019.

“Captain Gray’s extensive experience in leading a large port with similar priorities and economic impact as our own, from container and bulk shipping to cruise and infrastructure expansion...

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