- port of Vancouver eyes new vessel traffic system to cut CO2 footprint
- the new system is expected to reduce congestion and manage marine traffic in the busiest waters of the port
The Port of Vancouver, the largest port in Canada, has revealed plans to develop a new collaborative system with its partners to manage marine vessel traffic and optimize the supply chain flow says an article on Offshore Energy.
New vessel traffic system
The new system, which should be completed by 31 March 2022, is expected to reduce congestion and manage marine traffic in the busiest waters of the port.
Once implemented, this system will also:
- improve the efficiency and reliability of the flow of goods through this strategic gateway for all supply chain partners;
- reduce environmental impacts, including noise impacts in Southern Resident killer whale habitat, by limiting unnecessary vessel movements; and
- reduce negative social impacts like ambient noise and light pollution.
What all is to be included?
The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority, which operates the Port of Vancouver, is in charge of developing the implementation plan for the new system with other parties. The plan will include approaches to policies, procedures, practices, incentives, technologies, information, and data-sharing needed to deliver a traffic management system.
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Source: Offshore Energy
