Tag: California

Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies has released a mid-season report on the 2024 season, which runs May through December.

Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies vessel speed reduction (VSR) program announced results from 2023, including a reduction in coastal California air pollution, lowered risk to whales, and reduced ocean noise.

Jerry Nehl Boylan, former dive boat captain, has been convicted of neglect of a ship officer, also known as "seaman's manslaughter," in connection with an overnight fire that killed 34 people on board and caused a boat to sink off the coast of Santa Barbara, California.

California announced the launch of a new climate initiative that will recruit subnational governments worldwide to commit to mitigating and reducing methane, with founding signatories from Mexico, South Africa, Brazil, Nigeria, and India.

California State Transportation Agency officials announced a $383.35 million grant for the Port of Long Beach to complete construction aimed at zero-emissions operations and enhancing the reliability and efficiency of cargo movement.

According to documents provided by the US Attorney’s Office of the Southern District of California, Denys Korotkiy, chief engineer was convicted by a federal jury in Southern California of conspiracy to obstruct justice, obstruction of justice, and failure to maintain an accurate oil record book for the vessel.

The Port of Long Beach announced that it released plans for an ambitious facility conceived to help California and the nation reach renewable energy targets in the coming decades. 

This week, a group of Japanese Ministry officials and California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) members met with the Port of Oakland to discuss green initiatives to achieve zero emissions from seaport operations.

California’s five containerized ports inclusive of the Port of Hueneme, the Port of Long Beach, the Port of Los Angeles, the Port of Oakland, and the Port of San Diego, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Sacramento launching the California Port Data Partnership alongside state and federal partners.

Twenty three shipping companies participated in Protecting Blue Whales & Blue Skies vessel speed reduction program in 2022, contributing to cleaner air, safer whales, and a quieter ocean.