The Challenge of Strict Environmental Enforcement in the USA
Are your vessels operating in U.S. coastal waters? If so, then they are potentially at risk for costly Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and MARPOL fines and detentions.

The U.S. Government is currently pursuing a near-zero tolerance enforcement policy for MARPOL and EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) requirements, which has turned even minor infractions, such as faulty record keeping, into a costly venture. As a result of aggressive enforcement by the U.S.C.G., administrative, civil and criminal actions are being taken against vessel crews and operators who cannot prove 100% compliance. These fines and vessel detentions increasingly outweigh the benefit of doing business in U.S. waters.

At FutureShip, we have developed a proprietary Environmental Quality Assurance Process© (EQAP) to ensure that this does not happen to you. By implementing our Environmental Compliance Plan prior to an infraction, you put best management practices into action, demonstrate your due diligence, and reduce the risk of worst-case fines in the event that your ship is detained.


FutureShip Solutions – Assuring Environmental Quality
FutureShip aims to make sure that your operations are not hampered by:

• costly port state control fines & penalties
• loss of revenue due to port state delays
• loss of reputation due to public prosecution of environmental cases
• costs of internal and external resources required to resolve infractions

We do this by conducting an independent environmental inspection and evaluation of your vessel’s and your office’s processes. Our Environmental Quality Assurance Process© enables us to accurately:

• identify all waste streams onboard your vessel and to pinpoint any areas of risk or weak environmental compliance that could lead to a reportable incident
• provide an executive summary of the results that clearly identifies these risk areas and the root cause of any non-compliance
• present the recommended corrective actions in clear language
• provide an Environmental Compliance Plan for implementation

We evaluate your vessel to help you meet:

• best industry practice
• United States regulatory standards (VGP, EPA, States)
• international regulatory standards (MARPOL)

In so doing, FutureShip offers a proactive approach to environmental regulatory compliance, allowing your vessels to operate smoothly in waters within 200nm of the U.S. coast. Don’t let your vessel fall prey to avoidable infractions that cost you time, money and your reputation. Let FutureShip help you get the lead on efficient environmental performance – Let us put you miles ahead!


FutureShip – Your Environmental Quality Expert
FutureShip is a world-class specialist in maritime consulting and environmental regulatory advice. Our in-depth knowledge of the maritime industry has led us to develop an extensive range of services and software solutions that help our clients operate their ships and their businesses more efficiently and effectively. As a part of the GL Group of companies, FutureShip offers you all the advantages of a worldwide network of 7,000 experts. This global knowledge base enables us to offer first-class, highly specialized solutions, and to build long and lasting relationships with our clients.

At FutureShip we are proudly committed to safer, greener and smarter shipping and our services reflect that fact. Our Environmental Quality Assurance Process© puts our unrivaled expertise at the service of your vessels, allowing you to minimize risk, effectively meet your environmental obligations and to smooth your ship’s path while operating in U.S. coastal waters.


How You Benefit

• Protection for your bottom line via reduced risk of Government fines
• Reduced risk of detentions and damage to your company’s reputation
• Identification of areas of risk that may be reportable or could cause a reportable incident
• Identification of areas that are in compliance, but where Best Management Practices would provide a better safety factor in the event of a near miss or actual incident
• Clear-text summary of what should be improved
• Receipt of an Environmental Compliance Plan ready for implementation

For more information, please contact our office in Houston
Office Houston
5177 Richmond Ave. Suite 900
Houston, TX 77056
USA

Tel +1 713-586-7000