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Regulatory background

2007 At-Berth Regulation

The original 2007 At-Berth Regulation applied to container ships, passenger ships and refrigerated-cargo ships at certain California ports. Compliance with the 2007 regulation started in 2014.

2020 At-Berth Regulation

The 2020 At-Berth Regulation requires all oceangoing vessel operators and terminal operators to report each visit made to any California marine terminal. However, only container, refrigerated cargo and cruise vessels have emissions control requirements.

Starting from 1 January 2025, compliance with emissions control requirements shall apply to the following:

- Tanker vessels visiting terminals in the Port of Los Angeles and Port of Long Beach

- Ro-Ro vessels visiting any California terminal

https://www.dnv.com/news/expanded-emissions-regulations-in-california-ports-from-1-january-2025/