The Port of Hueneme, Calif., unveiled its second emissions capture and control barge this week during a press conference held July 16. The barge, designed by STAX Engineering of Long Beach, is
Kristin Decas, port CEO
The Port of Hueneme, Calif., unveiled its second emissions capture and control barge this week during a press conference held July 16. The barge, designed by STAX Engineering of Long Beach, is one of only eight operating in California and allows the port to provide emissions control at both of its commercial terminals.
The new barge, named STAX 6, connects directly to a vessel’s exhaust system and funnels emissions into a barge-based purification system. The technology captures an estimated 99% of particulate matter and 95% of nitrogen oxides before releasing the filtered gas. The system does not require vessels to undergo retrofits, a factor officials say makes it especially useful for ports near residential areas.
Jess Ramirez, president of the Oxnard Harbor District Board of Commissioners, said the technology reflects the port’s commitment to serving the surrounding
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