Information on Maritime Legislation

International Maritime Organization (IMO) MARPOL Annex VI

• IMO Main Website
  
• IMO Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships
  
• U.S. Adopts MARPOL Annex VI Treaty
  
• U.S. Proposed Implementing Legislation of Annex VI (HR 802)
  
• EPA Ocean Going Vessels – Proposed U.S. Amendments to MARPOL Annex VI
  

Support for U.S. IMO Position

• West Coast Collaborative Member Support on U.S. IMO Position
• America Association of Port Authorities
  
• Pacific Merchant Shipping Association Support on U.S. IMO Position
  
• World Shipping Council Support on U.S. IMO Position
  
• Port of Seattle Commission Memo Resolution
  
• Port of Seattle Resolution Endorsing U.S. IMO Position

SECA Process

• Baltic Sea SECA
• North Sea SECA
• California Air Resources Board – North American SECA Process
  
• Background Paper on SECA
  
• North Sea Ship Emissions Control Area Adopted at Environment Meeting
  
• California Legislature Backs Port Air Quality Plan
  

National and State Level Maritime Legislation and Regulations

• EPA Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for Category 3 Engines
• Marine Vessel Emissions Reduction Act of 2007 (S 1499) - "Boxer Bill"
• Maritime Pollution Prevention Act of 2007 (HR 802)
• West Coast Collaborative Member Support for HR 802
  
• EPA Marine Standards
  
• CARB Rules on Commercial Marine Vessels
  
• California Law on Oceangoing Vessels
  
• European Policy on Marine Emissions