California Air Resources Board

Kansai Steamship Company Case Settles for $7,500

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

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