Overview
Pierce County Terminal Port of Tacoma is a harbour facility in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It handles cargo operations under IMO MARPOL and US EPA regulations.
Pierce County Terminal Port of Tacoma is a harbour facility located at SR 509 Port of Tacoma Rd & Alexander Ave in Tacoma, Washington, United States. It operates within the Port of Tacoma, a major Pacific Northwest maritime hub handling containerized and bulk cargo. The facility operates under the regulatory framework of the IMO MARPOL Convention and US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, as well as NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management. As a marine terminal, it manages cargo handling, ballast water, and oil-water separation to minimize environmental impact. The terminal plays a key role in regional trade, supporting the movement of goods through the Port of Tacoma. Its operations are subject to environmental oversight to protect the nearby Puget Sound ecosystem, with stormwater and spill prevention measures in place.
Environmental context
The facility is located on the Puget Sound, a sensitive coastal habitat with rich marine biodiversity. Cargo handling operations, including bulk and containerized goods, require careful stormwater management and oil-water separation to prevent pollution. The terminal's proximity to urban Tacoma and industrial areas adds pressure to manage runoff and vessel discharges effectively.
Frequently asked questions
Pierce County Terminal Port of Tacoma is located at SR 509 Port of Tacoma Rd & Alexander Ave, Tacoma, Washington 98421, United States.
It is a harbour facility that handles cargo operations, including containerized and bulk goods, as part of the Port of Tacoma.
The facility operates under the IMO MARPOL Convention for vessel discharges and the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for ballast water and other discharges, along with NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management.
The terminal implements stormwater management systems and oil-water separation to prevent pollution of the Puget Sound, a sensitive coastal ecosystem.
The Port of Tacoma is a major Pacific Northwest maritime hub that facilitates international trade, handling a significant volume of containerized and bulk cargo, supporting the regional economy.
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