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Port of Hueneme Becomes First Californian Port to Earn Green Marine Certification
The Port of Hueneme says it has become the first Californian port to receive the Green Marine certification.
"As Hueneme is ranked in the top 11 percent of all U.S. ports for general cargo flow, it has taken the lead as California's first port to complete the certification," said the port.
"Through this certification, Hueneme continues a tradition of setting an example of how to become a cleaner and environmentally sustainable port of the future."
The Green Marine programme addresses key environmental issues and criteria using 11 performance indicators, including air emissions, prevention of spills and leakages, community impacts, and environmental leadership.
The port says it received the highest possible scores in the spill prevention, environmental leadership, and community impact categories.
"We're absolutely delighted to welcome Hueneme as the first port from California to join the Green Marine program," said David Bolduc, Green Marine's executive director.
"We have no doubt that the administration of this deepwater port will enhance our membership by sharing its environmental initiatives and best practices."
Jason Hodge, President of the Board of Commissioners, commenting on the news, said: "we are committed to leading the way in California for green port certification and continue to invest in our local community by taking action to improve our environment."
Earlier this month, Ship & Bunker reported that the fleet maintenance unit of Canada's British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. (BC Ferries) had received its first Green Marine certification, expanding the company's existing certification.
