Mormugao Port listed as incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index platform
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Ports Ministry said Mormugao Port Authority had been listed as an incentive provider on the Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal of the International Association of Ports and Harbours, India's first port to offer such green-ship incentives.
Summary
On 24 October 2024, in India, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways said Mormugao Port Authority had gained global recognition by being listed as an incentive provider on the Environment Ship Index (ESI) portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH). Mormugao is India's first port to introduce Green Ship Incentives through the ESI. Its 'Harit Shrey' scheme, launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ships' ESI scores. In Asia, Japan and Oman also offer similar incentives.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 Oct 2024
- Port
- Mormugao Port Authority
- Recognition
- Incentive provider on Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal
- Platform of
- IAPH
- Scheme
- Harit Shrey (launched Oct 2023)
- First
- India's first port with ESI green ship incentives
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What is the name of Mormugao Port's scheme, launched in October 2023, that offers port-charge discounts based on ships' Environmental Ship Index scores?
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Correct answer: A — Harit Shrey
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: the port's incentive program, 'Harit Shrey', launched in October 2023, offers discounts on port charges based on ESI scores.
The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) portal on which Mormugao Port was listed as an incentive provider (PIB, 24 October 2024) is acknowledged by:
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Correct answer: D — International Association of Ports and Harbours
PIB, 24 Oct 2024: Mormugao Port Authority was listed as an incentive provider on the ESI portal, acknowledged by the International Association of Ports and Harbours (IAPH).