The companies associated with two MR tankers, two container ships and a dry bulk carrier have been fined following claims of violations of the Clean Water Act.
EPA Settlements and Hefty Penalties
Shipping Giants, Swire Shipping, and MMS, have reached an agreement with the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to settle Clean Water Act violations.
The violations involve non-compliance with ballast water discharge, inspection procedures, monitoring protocols, and timely reporting. These lapses have serious implications for our nation’s waters.
Swire Shipping, headquartered in Singapore, faces substantial penalties amounting to US$137,000 for its vessels involved in the violations. The fined vessels include the 1,600-TEU container ship Papuan Chief, sister vessel New Guinea Chief, and the Handy size dry bulk carrier Lintan.
Breakdown of Penalties
The settlement breaks down the penalties, with US$67,075 for Papuan Chief, US$19,906 for New Guinea Chief, and US$50,019 for Lintan, reflecting the gravity of each vessel’s non-compliance.
The penalties imposed on MMS are split into US$110,509 for the 2017-built MR tanker St. Pauli and US$89,491 for the 2008-built MR tanker Centennial Misumi.
The EPA’s firm stance on enforcing environmental regulations to safeguard water quality and marine ecosystems is evident in its settlements with both Swire Shipping and MMS. Swire Shipping and MMS have acknowledged their shortcomings and are taking corrective actions to address the issues raised by the EPA.
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Source: Riviera
