Port of Suape is backing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the atmosphere, offering a discount of up to 60% in port tariffs for ships emitting less carbon into the atmosphere. The port complex is now part of a select team of moorings worldwide that have joined the Environmental Ship Index (ESI). The measure considers the current standards required by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). It identifies ships reducing emissions of atmospheric effluents such as nitrogen oxide (NOX) and sulfur oxide (SOX) and evaluating the energy efficiency of their operations. Vessels that dock in Port of Suape and whose parameters are higher than those established by the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) will now have access to a different port tariff. Suape directive 005/2021 describes the rules for requesting the tariff discount, which varies from 10% to 60%. According to the Economic Development Secretary, Geraldo Julio, joining the ESI will allow the port complex to improve its image on the world market. “
Sources: Folha de Pernambuco/Datamar News