California Air Resources Board

Maersk Agency U.S.A., Inc. /Maersk Line A/S Case Settles for $7,500

Maersk Agency U.S.A., Inc. /Maersk Line A/S paid $7,500.00 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board, for violating air quality regulations.  This settlement was reached on October 4, 2016.  An investigation by the ARB showed that the Maersk Agency U.S.A., Inc. /Maersk Line A/S vessel Maersk Algol failed to operate on compliant fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters in 2016.  Maersk Agency U.S.A., Inc. /Maersk Line A/S took prompt action after being notified of these violations and under ARB’s supervision began operating in a compliant fashion.  To settle the case, Maersk Agency U.S.A., Inc. /Maersk Line A/S agreed to the $7,500.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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