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Green policy declared for all ships at Mombasa port

The visiting British HMS Royal Navy Frigate war ship-Monmouth arrives at the port of Mombasa in Mombasa County on Friday,09th June,2017.[Maarufu Mohamed,Standard]

Ships calling at the Port of Mombasa will be compelled to switch off their diesel engines and power their vessels using electric power.

This is in line with the Kenya Ports Authority's (KPA) adoption of an elaborate Green Port Policy (GPP) aimed at enhancing environmental conservation.

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