In recent years, the protection of the marine environment has been gaining momentum. Yang Ming Marine Transport Corp. (Yang Ming) has also been attentive to the issue and dedicated efforts to safeguarding marine ecology.
Protector of the ecosystem
In 2016, Yang Ming began participating in the VSR (Vessel Speed Reduction) incentive program, “Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies”, led by The Blue Whales and Blue Skies partners, and in 2020 and 2021 the Company was awarded the highest honour, the sapphire award, and the gold award, respectively.
Yang Ming is honoured to have been recognised as the devoted protector of the ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay area and the Southern California region.
VSR (Vessel Speed Reduction) incentive program
Speed reduction also leads to fewer emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and greenhouse gases
Running between May and November every year, the program focuses on cutting air pollution and protecting endangered blue whales, humpback whales, and fin whales. During the program’s active period, endangered whale species are regularly fed.
In the Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) regions, vessel speed is reduced to ten knots or less, enabling whales to swim away from ships without being struck. Speed reduction also leads to fewer emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur oxides (SOx), and greenhouse gases.
Environmental protection
The award recognizes participating companies whose fleet traveling through the Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) regions at a reduced speed of ten knots or less. Yang Ming was awarded not just for more than 75% of its fleet’s travelled distance at ten knots or less, but also for its continued effort to achieve better performance year after year.
In short, the award is a recognition of Yang Ming’s effort in environmental protection and it enhances the Company’s image as the dedicated protector of marine ecology. Looking forward, Yang Ming will continue to fulfill its corporate social responsibility in the protection of the environment and in facilitating sustainable development to mitigate the impact of climate change.
