California Air Resources Board

Hakuyo Kisen Company Ltd. Case Settles for $3,000

Hakuyo Kisen Company Ltd. has paid $3,000.00 in penalties to the California Air Pollution Control Fund, for violating air quality regulations.  This settlement was reached on July 6, 2011.  An investigation by the ARB showed that the Hakuyo Kisen Company Ltd. vessel, Clipper Iyo, failed to properly complete switchover for its engines from Heavy Fuel Oil over to Low-Sulfur Distillate Fuel before entry into Regulated California Waters.  To settle the case, Hakuyo Kisen Company Ltd. agreed to the $3,000.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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