Waiver plan for vessels using LNG as fuel

21 Jun 2023 / Krishnapatnam, India

Adani Krishnapatnam 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 Krishnapatnam 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 Krishnapatnam 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 Port limits.

  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 Krishnapatnam 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 31 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, Krishnapatnam Circular

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