California Air Resources Board

Synergy Maritime Private, Ltd. Case Settles for $7,500

Synergy Maritime Private, Ltd. paid $7,500.00 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board, for violating air quality regulations.  This settlement was reached on December 28, 2015.  An investigation by the ARB showed that the Synergy Maritime Private, Ltd. vessel APL Florida, failed to switch over to compliant distillate fuel, the fuel analyzed for sulfur content came back higher in sulfur than the regulated limit.  Synergy Maritime Private, Ltd. took prompt action after being notified of these violations and under ARB’s supervision began operating in a compliant fashion.  To settle the case, Synergy Maritime Private, Ltd. agreed to the $7,500.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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