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FEATURE STORY:

GREENING OUR PORTS

The maritime transport According to a study by the International Maritime Organisation,
industry is integral to maritime transport is estimated to emit about 940 million tonnes of carbon
dioxide (C0 ) a year or 2.5% of global greenhouse emissions. The majority of
the economic well-being the fuel used in maritime transportation is noted as petroleum-based.
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of the nation, with the
local maritime industry In recent years, the Malaysian Government has recognised the risks
of climate change, working to introduce many green initiatives for the
contributing to about 40% maritime sector including the ratification of 26 of the 58 International
of the country’s Gross Maritime Organisation’s conventions to ensure safe and secure shipping,
Domestic Product (“GDP”) with protection of the marine environment being a major focus.
and more than 90% of Even with the progressive steps Malaysia has taken to combat these
Malaysia’s trade. problems, the responsibility still falls upon individual ports to take action
for a sustainable, environmentally-friendly operational future, which all
MMC Ports strive to achieve.
Despite its significant positive
role in boosting the economy, To do their part, all MMC Ports and affiliated companies have fully
the plethora of shipping traffic and committed to reducing the negative environmental implications of our
maritime trade has inevitably caused ports’ maritime operations through the planning and implementation of
significant adverse impacts on the innovative green port initiatives, as explored in this story.
marine environment and human
health, including but not limited to
greenhouse emissions and maritime
waste.