Announcements
Shore Power for Cruise Ships at Canada Place in 2009
Port Metro Vancouver will be the first port in Canada to implement shore power for cruise ships, beginning with the 2009 cruise season at Canada Place. Shore power is a highly effective way to reduce marine diesel air emissions by enabling ships to shut down their engines and connect to BC Hydro’s electrical grid in order to provide necessary power while docked.
Read the press release to learn more.
Port Metro Vancouver's commitment
Port Metro Vancouver is more than cranes, cargo, terminals, ships and international trade. The Port is also recognized globally as a naturally beautiful and clean port complemented by innovative environmental leadership.
We recognize that both human and marine life depends on the protection of our physical environment. Our Port is home to hundreds of species of fish, crustaceans, birds and marine mammals.
We are leading the way for other ports to address air quality and other environmental concerns by focusing on using technologies and promoting operational efficiencies to reduce environmental impacts.
We are committed to conducting operations in a responsible and sustainable manner that safeguards and promotes continual protection of the environment.