Extreme heat proclamation in California ports

by The Editorial Team 

June 22, 2021

The governor of the State of California signed an emergency proclamation related to the excessive temperatures which are placing extraordinary demands on the state’s energy grid.

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Namely, the proclamation may impact vessels calling at California Ports. Beginning on June 16, 2021 , a significant heat wave struck California, bringing widespread near-record temperatures well in excess
of 100 degrees throughout the State.

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As a result of this extreme heat event, the proclamation directly impacts ocean-going vessels which must comply with California’s at-berth regulations.

According to Standard club correspondents in California, the proclamation encourages the vessels which can disconnect from shore power to do so without fear of penalties.

Overall, correspondents report, ocean-going vessels may remain disconnected through Tuesday, June 22 at 11:59 PT