Credit: John Calambokidis
A Partnership for Cleaner Air, Safer Whales, and a Quieter Ocean
Protecting Blue Whales and Blue Skies is a voluntary Vessel Speed Reduction Program along the coast of California. Twenty three global shipping companies participated May 1 – Dec. 15, 2022, transiting at 10 knots or less in the San Francisco Bay Area and the Southern California region. Reducing speeds lowers the risk of ship strikes, uses less fuel, and produces less pollution and ocean noise. The 2023 program is underway, promoting sustainable shipping practices across the globe.
