Neptune Pacific Direct Line Pte., Ltd. Settlement
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Neptune Pacific Direct Line Pte., Ltd. Settles For $19,500
In March 2025, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) reached a settlement with Neptune Pacific Direct Line Pte., Ltd. (NPD), with its principal location in Singapore, for the company’s violation of the Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels Within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline (Ocean-Going Vessel Fuel Regulation), as codified in the California Code of Regulations, title 13, section 2299.2, and title 17, section 93118.2.
Following a routine inspection and an investigation conducted by NPD and CARB staff, it was revealed that the NPD vessel, NPDL California, failed to operate on compliant fuel upon entry into Regulated California Waters in 2024. CARB alleged three days of violation for a penalty of $19,500, under Health and Safety Code section 39674. NPD took prompt action after being notified of these violations and, under CARB’s supervision, began operating in compliance.
To settle the case, NPD agreed to the total penalty amount for the violation. This amount will be deposited into CARB’s Air Pollution Control Fund, which provides funding for projects and research to improve California's air quality. NPD agreed to comply with CARB regulations going forward.