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The map  delineates the extent of the Pacific Coast Region and the 50 NM and 200 NM exchange zones. Vessel compliance with the MISA and associated regulations is essential to prevent the introduction of nonindigenous species into California waters.   The California State Lands Commission (CSL) has issued a letter to ship owners and agents clarifying California ballast water management requirements in the Pacific Coast Region in which a map of Pacific Coast Region is included. Staff of the California State Lands Commission Marine Invasive Species Program (MISP) have noticed a recent increase in ballast water management violations of the Marine Invasive Species Act (MISA) (California Public Resources Code (PRC) § 71200 et seq.). In many of these cases, vessel operators have expressed confusion between United States Coast Guard (USCG) and California requirements for ballast water exchange. The California MISA does not provide for an exemption for vessel deviation. Vessels arriving at California ports must conduct ballast water management in accordance with PRC section 71204.3 or title 2 California Code of Regulations (CCR)section 2280 et seq. regardless of whether such management would result in deviation or delay of the voyage. Per Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section 151.2055, the USCG does not require a vessel to deviate ...

Letter issued by CSL clarifies requirements and includes updated map of the region The California State Lands Commission (CSL) has issued a letter to ship owners and agents clarifying California ballast water management requirements in the Pacific Coast Region in which a map of Pacific Coast Region is included.Staff of the California State Lands Commission Marine Invasive Species Program(MISP) have noticed a recent increase in ballast water management violations of theMarine Invasive Species Act (MISA) (California Public Resources Code (PRC) 71200et seq.). In many of these cases, vessel operators have expressed confusion betweenUnited States Coast Guard (USCG) and California requirements for ballast waterexchange.The California MISA does not provide for an exemption for vessel deviation.Vessels arriving at California ports must conduct ballast water management inaccordance with PRC section 71204.3 or title 2 California Code of Regulations (CCR)section 2280 et seq. regardless of whether such management would result in deviationor delay of the voyage. Per Title 33 of the Code of Federal Regulations, section151.2055, the USCG does not require a vessel to deviate from its voyage or delay thevoyage in order to conduct ballast water exchange.Vessels conducting ballast water exchange to comply with PRC section 71204.3or 2 CCR section 2284 must do ...

California Air Resources Board issued a Marine Notice regarding the compliance with the California Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation1 during the Air Resources Board Sunset Review Process as follows: The California Ocean-Going Vessel (OGV) Fuel Regulation includes a sunset provision2 which states that the requirements of the California OGV Fuel Regulation will cease to apply if the United States adopts and enforces requirements that will achieve equivalent emissions reductions to the California OGV Fuel Regulation within Regulated California Waters. The provision further states that the California OGV Fuel Regulation requirements will remain in effect until the Executive Officer issues written findings that the federal requirements will achieve equivalent emission reductions and are being enforced within Regulated California Waters. In accordance with this provision, Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is conducting a sunset review as allowed by the California OGV Fuel Regulation. During ARB staff’s sunset review, which is expected to extend beyond January 2015, the California OGV Fuel Regulation will remain in effect and will continue to be enforced. Vessel operators must ensure that they meet both the California OGV Fuel Regulation and the North American Emission Control Area (ECA Regulation) 3 requirements. We do not anticipate any undue difficulty for vessel ...

California Air Resources Board issues Marine Notice 2014-1 CaliforniaAir Resources Board issued a Marine Notice regarding the compliance with the California Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation1 during the Air Resources Board Sunset Review Process as follows:The California Ocean-Going Vessel (OGV) Fuel Regulation includes a sunset provision2 which states that the requirements of the California OGV Fuel Regulation will cease to apply if the United States adopts and enforces requirements that will achieve equivalent emissions reductions to the California OGV Fuel Regulation within Regulated California Waters. The provision further states that the California OGV Fuel Regulation requirements will remain in effect until the Executive Officer issues written findings that the federal requirements will achieve equivalent emission reductions and are being enforced within Regulated California Waters.In accordance with this provision, Air Resources Board (ARB) staff is conducting a sunset review as allowed by the California OGV Fuel Regulation. During ARB staffs sunset review, which is expected to extend beyond January 2015, the California OGV Fuel Regulation will remain in effect and will continue to be enforced. Vessel operators must ensure that they meet both the California OGV Fuel Regulation and the North American Emission Control Area (ECA Regulation) 3 requirements. We do not ...

The Port of Seattle presented its Green Gateway Partners Awards, which recognize the comprehensive environmental achievements of the port's cruise and containership lines. This year's award winners are Maersk Line, COSCO Container Lines America's Inc., Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line. "These awards show that maritime businesses are doing the right thing for the environment every day," said Tay Yoshitani, Port of Seattle CEO. "Their efforts have removed hundreds of tons of pollutants from Puget Sound air." The name of the awards - Green Gateway Partners - compliments the Port of Seattle's role as the Green Gateway for maritime trade between Asia and the American Heartland. A study released in 2009 showed that for cargo originating in much of Asia and bound for a wide range of destinations across the United States, routes through Seattle resulted in lower carbon emissions than other routes. The Green Gateway Partners Awards set as a minimum requirement participation in the Port's At-Berth Clean Fuels program or use of shore power. These and other environmental activities are assigned point values. Depending on the number of points earned, Green Gateway Partners can achieve one of four recognition levels - platinum, ...

CARB fines twelve companies for violating fuel regulation

In 2008, California adopted a unique worldwide regulation mandating ships to connect to shore electrical power when docking at Californian ports: this is called "Cold Ironing" or AMP (Alternative Maritime power). Starting 2014, 50% of the vessels must be equipped with a target of 80% by 2020.The CMA CGM Group, involved in the preservation of the environement, installed the first device on the CMA CGM LIBRA (11 400 TEUs), deployed on the PEARL RIVER service.The ship has been connected successfully on January 19th at the port of Long Beach Pier J for its first stop of the year, setting the CMA CGM Group in accordance with requirements of the CARB calendar (California Air Resources Board) and creating the 1st cold ironing connection of a ship to this Long Beach terminal.Cold ironingor alternative maritime power (AMP), or shore power is the process of providing shoreside electrical power to a ship at berth while its main and auxiliary engines are turned off. Cold ironing permits emergency equipment, refrigeration, cooling, heating, lighting and other equipment to receive continuous electrical power while the ship loads or unloads its cargo. The U.S. State of California is requiring a percentage of ships calling there to use shore power by 2014. The Port of Oakland is implementing a High Voltage ...

In 2008, California adopted a unique worldwide regulation mandating ships to connect to shore electrical power when docking at Californian ports

The California State Lands Commission issued last month a notice to remind operators that there are three forms to collect information about the installation, use and maintenace of ballast water management systems

NOAA Fisheries announced today final regulations requiring the United States Navy to implement protective measures during training and testing activities off the coasts of California and Hawaii and on the high seas of the Pacific Ocean to reduce the effects on marine mammals.