Waiver plan for the vessels using LNG as fuel

14 Jun 2023 / Hazira, India

Adani Hazira Port is always pursuing the highest standards of safety, quality and environmental protection which lead us to introduce part waiver scheme for those vessels using LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas) fuel at Adani Hazira Port. This scheme will meet the country’s goal for lower emissions under Green ports plan and will also encourage the vessels to use LNG as fuel.

Waiver will be offered for the Vessels using LNG as fuel based on following criteria:

1. Waiver scheme is applicable for all vessels which are running by dual fuel Engine using LNG as a primary fuel in Adani Hazira Port limit.

2. Port will offer 50% discount on Port Dues only.

3. Above waiver is applicable for those vessels which are using LNG as fuel calling Adani Hazira Port (Not applicable to vessel calling Shell Terminal).

4. Waiver on Port charges will not be applicable for those vessels which are carrying LNG as a cargo and using LNG fuel.

5. For applicable waiver, Vessel must produce the IAPP or similar objective evidence in the form of certificate prior arrival Adani Hazira Port limit, which must indicate the specification of the vessel’s Engine and Fuel details to avail the waiver scheme.

6. Presently, waiver scheme will be effective from 1 July 2023 and remain in forced up to 31st March 2024 thereafter it shall be revaluated for the further extension.

7. All other vessel related charges will be applicable as per Ports BPTS tariff except mentioned in point no. 2.

(For information about operations in India, contact GAC India at [email protected])

Source: Adani Ports and Logistics, Hazira Circular dated 12 June 2023

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