CARB Regulated California Water Reg.”At-Berth Ocean-Going Vessels Regulation” Section 93118.3, Title 17, Ch. 1, Subch. 7.5, CCR
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January 1, 2020
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Ship Type: Containers, passenger and refrigerated cargo vessels while docked at berth at a California port.
At Berth Ocean Going Vessels Regulation
Regulation applies to above mentioned types of vessels that visit the same California port at least: i) 25 times per year for container-ship and refrigerated cargo ship or ii) 5 times per year for passenger ships. Two options for compliance are provided:
Reduced onboard generation option: 80% of the fleet’s port visits must comply with regulations specifying a 3 hour or 5 hour total limit (dependent on power arrangements in port) for auxiliary diesel engine use while berthed.
Equivalent emissions reduction option: NOx and particulate matter emissions must be reduced by 80% from the fleet’s baseline.