Overview
MV MSC NERISSA IMO 9278155 is a harbour facility in San Pedro, California, United States. It operates under US EPA VGP and NPDES regulations for shoreside and vessel discharges.
MV MSC NERISSA IMO 9278155 is a harbour facility located at 2050 John S. Gibson Blvd, San Pedro, California, United States. This operational harbour serves as a port facility for vessel berthing and cargo handling, situated in the Los Angeles County area. The facility is part of the broader Port of Los Angeles complex, one of the busiest ports in the world. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) and NPDES permits for shoreside operations. These permits govern ballast water management, stormwater runoff, and oil-water separation to minimize environmental impact. The harbour handles containerized cargo, which is typical for the Port of Los Angeles, and follows IMO MARPOL Annex I-VI requirements for vessel waste management. As a key infrastructure in the Port of Los Angeles, this harbour contributes to the region's economic activity by facilitating international trade. The facility's proximity to sensitive coastal habitats in Southern California necessitates strict adherence to environmental management practices, including stormwater treatment and spill prevention measures. Its operational status ensures continued support for maritime logistics in the region.
Environmental context
The harbour is located in San Pedro Bay, part of the Southern California Bight, which hosts diverse marine ecosystems including kelp forests and rocky reefs. Cargo handling operations generate stormwater runoff that must be managed under NPDES permits to prevent contamination of coastal waters. Oil-water separation systems are critical to mitigate risks from vessel discharges, and the facility follows MARPOL Annex I regulations for oily waste management.
Frequently asked questions
The facility is located at 2050 John S. Gibson Blvd, San Pedro, California 90731, United States, within the Port of Los Angeles.
It is a harbour facility used for vessel berthing and cargo handling, primarily serving container ships in the Port of Los Angeles.
The facility operates under the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges and NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater and wastewater management, in compliance with IMO MARPOL conventions.
Environmental risks are managed through stormwater treatment systems, oil-water separators, and adherence to MARPOL Annex I for oily waste, as well as ballast water management under the VGP.
As part of the Port of Los Angeles, this harbour supports international trade and containerized cargo operations, contributing to the economic activity of Southern California.
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