31 Jul 2015 / Hong Kong, all ports

Extended port facilities & light dues incentive scheme

The Port Facilities and Light Dues Incentive Scheme is extended to 31 March 2018. Registration of ocean going vessels (OGVs) under the current incentive scheme will expire on 25 September 2015. To continue to enjoy the 50% reduction in port facilities and light dues up to 31 March 2018, OGVs (thourhg their owners, charterers, managers and agents) are required to make a new one-off registration with the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) under the Extended Incentive Scheme. After successful registration under the Extended Incentive Scheme, and with effect from 1 July 2015, the masters or his respresentatives of the PGVs are required to send a notification with the required information to EPD within 48 hours after berthing to confirm that the vessek has taken measures to reduce Sulphur dioxide emission while berthing. OGVs not considered under the current incentive scheme should also follow the procedures mentioned above if they wish to join the Extended Incentive Scheme. For more details about the extended incentive scheme, please visit the webpage of MD at www.mardep.gov.hk or EPD at www.epd.gov.hk or call the Central Marine Office at 2852 3058. (For information about operations in Hong Kong contact GAC Hong Kong at [email protected]) Source: Government of Hong Kong SAR Marine Department Notice No.91 of 2015

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