California Air Resources Board

Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG Case Settles for $7,500

Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG paid $7,500.00 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board, for violating air quality regulations. This settlement was reached on October 16, 2015. An investigation by the ARB showed that the Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG vessel HS Bruckner, failed to switch over to compliant fuel, the fuel analyzed for sulfur content came back higher in sulfur than the regulated limit. Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG took prompt action after being notified of these violations and under ARB’s supervision began operating in a compliant fashion. To settle the case, Hansa Shipping GmbH & Co. KG agreed to the $7,500.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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