BC Green Shipping Corridor Gets Funding Boost

CA Gov

Three projects based in British Columbia are funded under the Green Shipping Corridor Program's Clean Ports stream. Overall, these projects focus on shore power solutions.

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Seaspan FerriesBritish ColumbiaThe project is seeking to implement shore power equipment at four Seaspan terminals (in Delta, Nanaimo, North Saanich, and Surrey) and make associated upgrades to four commercial vehicle roll-on/roll-off ferries operating between these terminals.Up to $6,412,500
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority

British Columbia

The project is seeking to implement shore power equipment at the Ogden Point cruise terminal in support of the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority's participation in an initiative to establish a green cruise corridor on the west coast.Up to $22,500,000

Vancouver Fraser Port Authority

British Columbia

The project is seeking to upgrade shore power infrastructure at the Canada Place cruise terminal to increase the availability and accessibility of shore power for cruise ships. This supports the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority's participation in establishing a green cruise corridor on the west coast.

Up to $6,600,000

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