Canadian Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has launched an incentive program for marine vessels operating in the Port of Vancouver, aimed at addressing concerns about underwater vessel noise affecting at-risk marine life.
On January 1, 2017, the port authority added new incentive criteria to its existing EcoAction program to include harbor due rate discounts for quieter ships. With this move, Canada has become the first country in the world with a marine noise reduction incentive, according to the port authority.
