Overview
SEATTLE PORT TERM 18F is an operational harbour in Seattle, Washington, United States. It handles cargo under IMO MARPOL and US EPA VGP regulations.
SEATTLE PORT TERM 18F is a harbour facility located at 3236 16th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington, in King County. It operates within the Port of Seattle, a major maritime hub on the US West Coast. The facility is classified under NAICS 483111 (Deep Sea Freight Transportation) and serves as a key node for containerized cargo handling. The facility operates under the regulatory frameworks of the IMO MARPOL Convention (all annexes) and the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for discharges incidental to vessel operations. Shoreside operations are subject to NPDES permits for stormwater management. Typical harbour infrastructure includes berths, container yards, and cargo handling equipment. The Port of Seattle is a medium-to-large scale port by throughput. As part of the Port of Seattle, this terminal contributes to regional trade and economic activity. Environmental management focuses on stormwater runoff control, oil-water separation, and spill prevention. The facility's proximity to Puget Sound requires careful adherence to water quality standards to protect sensitive coastal habitats.
Environmental context
The facility is located on the Duwamish Waterway, an industrial waterway connected to Puget Sound. Cargo handling involves containerized goods, with potential environmental impacts from stormwater runoff, vessel emissions, and accidental spills. The region supports diverse marine life, including salmon and orcas, making stormwater management and oil spill prevention critical. The facility operates under US EPA VGP and NPDES permits to mitigate these risks.
Frequently asked questions
SEATTLE PORT TERM 18F is located at 3236 16th Ave SW, Seattle, Washington 98134, United States.
As a harbour facility within the Port of Seattle, it primarily handles containerized cargo, though specific cargo types may vary.
The facility operates under the IMO MARPOL Convention and the US EPA Vessel General Permit (VGP) for vessel discharges, as well as NPDES permits for shoreside stormwater management.
Located on the Duwamish Waterway, the facility must manage stormwater runoff and prevent spills to protect Puget Sound's sensitive marine ecosystem.
The facility is part of the Port of Seattle, a public port authority.
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