National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
National Centre of Excellence in Green Ports and Shipping
A collaborative platform between Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) and The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI)
Reports
Harit Sagar the Green Port Guidelines
Author(s):
Gopinath Nayak
Abstract:
IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted an initial strategy in on the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from ships, setting out a vision to reduce GHG emissions from international shipping and phase them out. Maximizing use of Green energy in Port operation. Developing Port capabilities for storage, handling and bunkering Greener Fuels viz. Green Hydrogen, Green Ammonia, Green Methanol, etc. Ports shall increase the green area cover to capture the fugitive emissions and attenuate the noise generated in the Port surroundings by carrying out effective plantation, developing landscapes etc. The green belt area shall be increased by more than 20 percent by year 2030 and 33 percent by 2047 of the port area. Green Ammonia bunkers and refueling facilities shall be established at all Major Ports by 2035. Make adequate arrangements for “Rain Water Harvesting” for effective collection of rain water wherever possible.