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13 Organisations Sign Maritime Singapore Green Pledge
Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) said in a statement today 13 more organisations signed its Maritime Singapore Green Pledge during the opening ceremony of the 17th Singapore International Bunkering Conference and Exhibition (SIBCON).
MPA said there was now a total of 40 organisations that have pledged their commitment to be responsible members of the international maritime community by supporting and promoting clean and green shipping in Singapore.
Mr Lam Yi Young, Chief Executive of MPA said, "We started the Green Pledge last year as part of the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative. Through the Green Pledge, we want to encourage the maritime industry to come forward and play an active role in promoting clean and green shipping in Singapore."
"We are heartened by the continued support for the Maritime Singapore Green Initiative and the Maritime Singapore Green Pledge," he added.
The companies who signed the pledge today were ABB Private Limited, AET Shipmanagement (Singapore), British Marine (Asia) Private Limited, BW Maritime, Evergas, Hamburg Süd Hong Kong Limited, Hong Lam Marine, Hanjin Shipping, IMC Industrial Group, M.T.M Ship Management Private Limited, Norgas Carriers Private Limited, Ultrabulk Shipholding (Singapore) Private Limited, and Wan Hai Lines.
