At-Berth Ready
AMECS has been approved by CARB as an approved alternate technology under the At-Berth Regulation.
Advanced Maritime Emissions Control System
Approved as a Shore-Power Alternative Technology by the California Air Resource Board
The Advanced Maritime Emission Control System (AMECS) has been in development since 2004. After years of work, several patents and over 1,500 hours of documented testing on over 70 vessels, the AMECS system stands as the premier alternative to shore power.
AMECS captures and removes airborne emissions from diesel auxiliary engines and auxiliary boilers of ocean-going vessels at berth and/or at anchor. No modification of the vessel is required and there is no impact on loading or offloading operations
96%
PM Removed
(CARB Approved @ 90%)
98%
NOx Removed
(CARB Approved @ 90%)
99%
Percent Removal of SO2
Key Benefits
No Ship Mods
AMECS does not require ANY costly ship modifications.
Multiple Stacks
AMECS Systems can handle multiple exhaust ports at the same time.
Economic Stability
AMECS barge-based systems are independent of unstable and expensive power grid.
Rapid Connection
AMECS can be deployed rapidly upon arrival – in minutes.
Environmental Mitigation
AMECS systems are ideal for providing proven and measurable environmental mitigations.
No Shore Power Infrastructure Needed
Ports without shore power can use AMECS and avoid expensive infrastructure upgrades.
Maximum Fuel Flexibility
AMECS achieves the same emissions reductions regardless of fuel type used (bunker v. low-sulfur)
Operational Flexibility
A shore power investment at a berth provides the capability to handle one ship at just that one specific berth. An investment in AMECS provides port-wide emission reduction capability.
From the Port of Long Beach: State Agency OKs New Pollution-Scrubbing Technology/Barge system connects to container ships, reduces emissions
/in AMECS /by Mike EveloffState Agency OKs New Pollution-Scrubbing Technology Barge system connects to container ships, reduces emissions Oct. 20, 2015 The California Air Resources Board has approved a new technology by a Carson-based company that uses specialized barges which connect to the exhaust ports of container ships to scrub pollution. In 2013, the Port of Long Beach provided […]
AMECS Ocean-Going Vessel At-Berth Emissions Control System Wins CARB Approval/Executive Order
/in AMECS /by Mike EveloffLong Beach, CA – The Advanced Maritime Emission Control System(AMECS) team is pleased to announce that it has received its Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board Certifying AMECS as an approved “Alternative Technology” to Shore Power under the At-Berth Regulation. The Advanced Maritime Emission Control System (AMECS) has received formal final approval […]