Controlling At-Berth Emissions is a Difficult and Expensive Problem for Terminals and Vessel Operators The California Air Resources Board (CARB) mandates that all container & RoRo vessels treat or eliminate auxiliary engine emissions while they are at berth in California ports. One method requires that vessel operators eliminate onboard power generation while at berth, instead connecting the vessel to power provided by the terminal operator from the shore. This requires that terminal operators incur the substantial capital cost of deploying shore power to each berth and that operators incur the expense of modifying their vessels to enable shore power connections. Alternatively, AERAS' CARB-Approved Emission Control Strategy (CAECS) eliminates auxiliary engine emissions from their vessel exhaust while at berth, allowing the vessel operator to operate in California ports with the same equipment and procedures as in other destinations.
AERAS: The Economical Solution AERAS captures and treats emissions directly from the exhaust flow of marine diesel auxiliary engines, ensuring that vessel owners and ports comply with California Air Resources Board "At-Berth" emissions requirements. The AERAS system attaches to existing ship stacks with a remotely operated articulating arm. No shipboard or terminal modifications are needed to begin immediately eliminating at-berth emissions. AERAS also provides service when shore or vessel-based AMP systems are not operational or undergo maintenance.
AERAS operates under Executive Orders from the California Air Resources Board, and is certified as a CARB-Approved Emission Control Strategy under CARB's At Berth Regulation, having demonstrated advanced capability in capturing and removing particulates (PM) , nitrogen oxides (NOx), and reactive organic gas emissions from Ocean-Going Vessel engines through a proprietary marine integration of proven emission control technology.
AERAS can treat the flue gas from diverse marine power plants ranging in size from 400 KW to 2,200 KW. A single AERAS system can simultaneously extract emissions from multiple engines and boilers on container, RoRo, bulk and general cargo vessels.
AERAS offers competitive pricing, experienced crews, CARB reporting support, with service on a spot or regularly scheduled basis. Service is available throughout the Port of Los Angeles/Port of Long Beach complex.
