California’s CARB 2020 At-Birth Regulation: Paving the Way for Cleaner Ports

Introduction to the Regulation

The 2020 CARB At-Berth Regulation aims to reduce harmful emissions from oceangoing vessels while docked at California ports. It applies to tanker and roll-on/roll-off (Ro-Ro) vessels, with a deadline of January 1, 2025.

Emissions Concerns: Vessels emit pollutants like NOx, PM, and SOx, especially when engines are running at berth, which affects the health of port workers and nearby communities.

Expansion of the Regulation: Initially targeting container, cruise, and refrigerated cargo vessels, the regulation now includes tankers and Ro-Ro vessels, extending its impact on air quality in California’s port regions.

CARB Approved Emission Control Strategies (CAECS):

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