California Air Resources Board

Yang Ming Singapore Pte. Ltd. Settles For $8,500

In July 2026, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement with Yang Ming Singapore Pte. Ltd. (Yang Ming), with its principal location in Singapore, for the company’s violation of the Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels Within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline (Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation), as codified in the California Code of Regulations, title 13, section 2299.2, and title 17, section 93118.2.

Following a routine inspection and an investigation conducted by Yang Ming and CARB staff, it was revealed that the Yang Ming vessel YM Masculinity failed to operate on compliant fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters for one day in 2025.

To settle the case, Yang Ming agreed to the penalty of $8,5000 per day in violation for a total settlement amount of $8,500. The civil penalty amount of $4,250 will be deposited into CARB’s Air Pollution Control Fund, which provides funding for projects and research to improve California's air quality. Yang Ming elected to fund a Supplemental Environmental Project (SEP) with the remaining amount of $4,250 entitled, Diesel Idling Deterrence: No Idling, with California Safe Schools, a project of Community Initiatives. This SEP will facilitate regulatory and enforcement agencies to install up to 100 official “No Idling” signs notifying drivers that idling is restricted in the area, and encouraging the reporting of violations. Community leaders in overburdened communities will help identify air pollution hotspots, especially near schools, where the installation of “No Idling” signs will have immediate and significant impacts on harmful diesel emissions.

Yang Ming took prompt action after being notified of these violations and, under CARB’s supervision, began operating in compliance. Yang Ming also agreed to comply with CARB regulations going forward.

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