California Air Resources Board

Gearbulk Norway A/S Case Settles for $10,000

Gearbulk Norway A/S paid $10,000.00 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board, for violating air quality regulations.  This settlement was reached on March 22, 2016.  An investigation by the ARB showed that the Gearbulk Norway A/S vessel Tenca Arrow, failed to switch over to compliant distillate fuel, the fuel analyzed for sulfur content came back higher in sulfur than the regulated limit.  Gearbulk Norway 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, Gearbulk Norway A/S agreed to the $10,000.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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