Green Route status recognises environmentally responsible products or services, but also companies demonstrating an environmental ‘vision’, research-led initiatives, independent accreditation, or corporate responsibility on environmental issues.
Martin Dorsman, managing director, Royal Association of Netherlands Shipowners, said: “The Green Route is a great way to draw attention to companies committed to reduce the emissions of seagoing merchant and offshore vessels. It allows visitors to find a variety of companies displaying their sustainable products, while others show how they have implemented sustainability in their corporate strategy.”
Companies awarded this year include Damen, which has most recently introduced its own sustainability hallmark, E3. One of its most eye-catching vessels that has received the E3 hallmark is the hybrid ASD Tug 2810.
GEA Westfalia is another company that has been recognised this year for its input into ballast, scrubber wash and bilge water treatments. The company uses sustainability as a key factor when developing its systems.
Platform Clean Shipping is a partnership which includes the Holland Shipbuilding Association, Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (Marin), Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO), North Sea Foundation, Port of Rotterdam and Royal Association of Netherlands’ Shipowners.
Visitors can take the Green Route trail at the 2013 Europort exhibition taking place from 5 to 8 November at Ahoy Rotterdam.