Singapore, 9 February 2021 – The Port of Singapore has been recognised as an Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Port Services Network (APSN) Green Port in 2020. This is the third consecutive time that Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore’s (MPA) has received the accolade since it was launched in 2016.
The Green Port Award System (GPAS) programme is an evaluation system for ports in the APEC region. It is developed by APSN with the endorsement of the APEC forum. The programme promotes the sustainable development of ports in the Asia-Pacific region.
This accolade affirms MPA’s efforts in undertaking a series of sustainability initiatives in 2020 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Notably, it had established a S$40 million Maritime GreenFuture Fund for research, testing and adoption of low-carbon technologies last year.
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MPA has also embarked on efforts to enable the Port of Singapore to supply liquified natural gas (LNG) as a marine fuel. In addition, it has established the future fuels port network with international partners to collectively drive the research and development of clean marine fuels across participating ports in support of industry decarbonisation.
Quah Ley Hoon, CEO of MPA, said, “MPA would like to thank APSN for recognising our efforts in championing sustainable port activities. In Singapore, we see opportunities to grow the industry in a Greener and more sustainable way. We will continue to work closely with our stakeholders and partners, to reduce the impact of port activities on the environment.”
– Construction+ Online
Source: MPA
