b"FOGHORNFOCUS: MARINE PROPULSIONto reduce emissions of diesel particu- Resources Board stated on its websiteimpacted? And, what should profes-late matter (PM), oxides of nitrogenthat CARB is currently developingsional mariners, including passenger (NOx), and Reactive Organic Gasesadditional amendments to the CHCvessel operators know? (ROG) from diesel engines used onregulation. Staff is re-evaluating theNow, the California Air Resources CHC operated in Regulated Californiafeasibility of Tier 4 engine technol- Board has embarked on a project to Waters (within 24 nautical miles of theogy and the performance of advancedimpose even stricter engine emissions California coast).The rule was thenretrofit emission control devices inrequirements for harbor craft, Welch amended in 2010, and will be fully im- CHC applications, and exploringwrote. PVA operators in California plemented by the end of 2022.other operational control strategies forhave convened periodic conference However, the rules are aboutreducing emissions. calls to evaluate the proposals and to to change. The Golden States AirWhat does this mean? Who will becoordinate their responses prior to the proposed regulation being issued.One of those operators is PVA Vessel member Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District (aka Golden Gate Ferry), which is based out of Larkspur, CA, on the San Francisco Bay. FOGHORN reached out to Damon Brewer, Golden Gate Ferrys Director The European World Leader,of Engineering and Maintenance, Ferry Division, to discuss the issues sur-proudly serving America's nest ! rounding the state-mandated emissions rulemaking. Reservations, Check-In, Port Automation, ePoS 1. What effect do the current CARB regulations have on passenger vessel operators in California now?DAMON BREWER: In general, all passenger vessels operating in California are most likely affected by the regulations of the California Air Resource Board (CARB) because there are very limited exceptions of harbor craft that are not covered under CARB rules. Essentially, if an engine exceeds 50 hp in regulated California waters, then the CARB rules apply. Its important to note that CARB emission standards are the most stringent in the nation, exceeding even federal regulations. The U.S. Environmental Protection Administration (EPA) is mainly concerned with new engine emissions, whereas CARB is requiring new and existing engines to meet standards of Tier 3 and 4, even requiring vessel We care about your Customers operators to repower their vessels with the most energy-effi cient/low emission Worldwide, we serve over 33 million passengers, 5 millionengines available. This can be disrup-vehicles and over a million cargo units annually. tive to the fl eet and diffi cult to achieve. From whale watching to fine dining and from bay crossings 2. What is CARB expecting to do in the to ocean voyages; Carus has the answer.future in terms of new regulations? Its my understanding that the www.carus.com CARB regulations are probably going 18 OCTOBER 2019FOGHORN"