V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority (VOC Port) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Bureau Veritas to strengthen sustainable port infrastructure and accelerate the adoption of green maritime practices.
The MoU was exchanged between Shri Susanta Kumar Purohit, IRSEE, Chairperson of V.O. Chidambaranar Port Authority, and Shri Krishnababu N, Area Manager, Bureau Veritas, in the presence of Shri Santosh Kumar Sarangi, IAS, Secretary, Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).
Under the partnership, Bureau Veritas will support VOC Port’s sustainability agenda through initiatives including Green Port Certification, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions verification, enhanced environmental management systems, and the implementation of international best practices aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of port operations.
The collaboration is expected to strengthen VOC Port’s efforts to improve operational sustainability, boost environmental performance, and align with India’s broader maritime decarbonization and renewable energy goals.
Officials said the agreement represents another important milestone in VOC Port’s journey toward becoming a greener, more efficient, and future-ready maritime gateway. The initiative also reinforces the port’s commitment to sustainable growth while supporting the development of an environmentally responsible maritime ecosystem.
The partnership comes as Indian ports increasingly focus on reducing emissions, adopting clean technologies, and integrating sustainability into infrastructure development to meet global environmental standards and support long-term economic growth.