California Air Resources Board

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Company Settlement Case Settles for $10,000

Shanghai Ocean Shipping Company paid $10,000.00 in penalties to the California Air Resources Board, for violating air quality regulations. This settlement was reached on October 9, 2015. An investigation by the ARB showed that the Shanghai Ocean Shipping Company vessel Cosco Africa, failed to switch over to compliant distillate fuel, the fuel analyzed for sulfur content came back higher in sulfur than the regulated limit. Shanghai Ocean Shipping 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, Shanghai Ocean Shipping Company agreed to the $10,000.00 penalty and to comply with ARB regulations.

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