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What does VSR stand for?

Vessel Speed Reduction (Canada)


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Samples in periodicals archive:
The Norwegian Star, which calls the Los Angeles port home, will comply with the Vessel Speed Reduction Program, which will slow the ship when it comes within 40 miles of the port.
The fuel replacement initiative builds upon other successful voluntary emissions reduction programs around the ports including the vessel speed reduction program which has demonstrated a 90% compliance rate.
Environmental program commitments in the agreement include: compliance with the Port's Vessel Speed Reduction Program which eliminates air emissions by slowing the ship significantly when it comes within 40 nautical miles of the Port; using low sulfur fuel (less than 0.
The POLACAP's successes include the Alternative Maritime Power (AMP) and Vessel Speed Reduction (VSR) programs, and the combined use of emulsified diesel fuel with the installation of Diesel Oxidation Catalysts (DOCs) on terminal yard equipment.
The Vessel Speed Reduction Program, which was implemented two years ago, is among the Port's most innovative success stories.
The Port of Los Angeles EMS will include existing environmental initiatives for the Port and its customers such as the voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction program, the Source Control Program, the Least Tern Nesting Site Agreement, the Hazardous Materials Management Policy, and the Clean Engines and Fuels Policy.
In addition, the Clean Air Program includes the Port's conversion of more than 35% of its fleet vehicles and equipment to alternative fuels as well as other programs such as vessel speed reduction, the installation of more than 600 diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs) on customer terminal equipment.
The Port's voluntary vessel speed reduction program, in which ships reduce their speeds to 12 knots within 20 miles of the port, has been in place since May 2001.

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