Hovertravel has retained its Green Marine Europe certification for the second consecutive year, building on its achievement as the first UK domestic ferry company to receive this accolade in 2023 for its efforts in 2022. This certification reflects Hovertravel’s continued dedication to reducing its environmental impact and enhancing sustainability practices through its HoverGreen initiative.
Green Marine is the leading environmental certification programme for Europe’s maritime industry. It addresses critical environmental issues such as air, water, and soil quality, as well as community relations. It is a voluntary programme that enables maritime organisations to surpass regulatory requirements and continuously improve their environmental performance. Hovertravel’s certification is a testament to its commitment to a rigorous and externally verified process, which includes on-site audits and thorough evaluations of its sustainability measures.
Brendan Beattie, Hovertravel’s Marine Safety and Environmental Officer said, “We are delighted to retain our Green Marine certification for a second year. Hovertravel remains the only UK domestic ferry company to achieve this recognition, and this accomplishment is the result of hard work across all departments – pilots, engineers, onboard and ground crew, as well as our administrative, finance, and marketing teams. It demonstrates that ferry companies, and transport operators in general, can lead the way in adopting sustainable practices that benefit both the environment and the communities we serve.”
The certification highlights Hovertravel’s adherence to strict external verification conditions, ensuring its environmental performance continues to meet the high standards required by Green Marine.
Green Marine Europe, which now includes 66 members across 10 European countries, has seen significant growth in participation. It now encompasses shipowners, shipyards, environmental organisations, and scientific institutions, among others. This broadening network reflects the increasing importance of sustainable practices in the maritime industry and strengthens Hovertravel’s place within this forward-thinking community.
Hovertravel’s environmental journey is driven by its HoverGreen initiative, which recognises the company’s responsibility to exceed legal requirements and continuously improve its environmental performance. By retaining its Green Marine certification, Hovertravel demonstrates its commitment to environmental standards within the UK’s ferry industry. This certification aligns Hovertravel with Europe’s broader efforts to make maritime operations more sustainable, reflecting adherence to key environmental performance indicators, such as reducing emissions and minimising environmental impact in water transport.
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