Port of Gangavaram Offers Incentives for Green Fuel Use

In India, Manifold Times reports the reinstatement of a 50% waiver on port dues at the Port of Gangavaram, India, for vessels propelled by environmentally friendly fuels such as LNG, ammonia, hydrogen, or electrical power effective from July 1, 2024.

This initiative, detailed in a recent GAC Hot Port News report, applies to all vessels equipped with dual fuel engines that primarily use any of the aforementioned green fuels. To avail of the waiver, vessels must present valid certification—such as the International Air Pollution Prevention (IAPP) certificate—that verifies the engine specifications and the type of fuel used. This documentation is required both upon entering and departing the port limits.

While the waiver specifically targets port dues, all other standard vessel-related charges at Adani Gangavaram Port will continue to apply according to the port’s tariff schedule. This move is part of a broader effort to reduce maritime emissions and encourage the maritime industry’s shift towards more sustainable operations.

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