Port of Tacoma (USA)

Port Authority: Port of Tacoma

Lat: 47°15'0''N
Long: 122°24'59''W

in the port area of Seattle

18 Dec Port appoints new air-quality manager
Position to manage clean air strategy for Tacoma.
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22 May US Senate committee passes emissions bill
Senator Boxer's bill calls for faster bunker fuel sulphur reductions than MARPOL Annex VI.
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16 May 'Double-skin bunker tank' legislation moving forward
'We cannot let our coastlines suffer catastrophic effects of a spill,' says Senator.
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05 Feb Ports a 'perfect storm' of pollution
New study saying US ports among biggest polluters.
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24 Jan Seattle approves clean air plan
Joint ports strategy to address regional emissions getting the nod.
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08 Jan IMO 'must move quickly' on emissions
US group says international regulations on bunker fuel and exhaust gases must be 'rapid and effective'.
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31 Dec MARPOL law awaits US action
Legislation languishing but EPA still moving ahead with proposals.
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20 Dec Maersk expands fuel-switch scheme
'Effective environmental improvements with operational flexibility' the key driver.
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19 Dec Bunker barge escapes damage
Near miss as fuel-laden barge running aground.
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12 Dec Fishing boat loses diesel fuel
Coast Guard coordinating response and cleanup efforts.
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