Mediterranean ECA Limits on Shipping’s Sulfur Emissions Are Now in Effect

Mediterranean ECA Limits on Shipping’s Sulfur Emissions Are Now in Effect

The Mediterranean Emission Control Area officially launched today, May 1, under the MARPOL Annex of the International Maritime Organizations. Officials are hopeful that it will help to clean the Mediterranean region and contribute to the overall improvements already seen in air quality since the launch of the first ECA in the Baltic and the addition of three subsequent areas. The IMO has three additional areas slated to enter the program. The ef…

Mediterranean Sea Becomes World's Fifth Sulphur Emission Control Area

The Mediterranean Sea has become the world’s fifth Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides starting May 1, 2025. This landmark regulation, adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), will...

Mediterranean Sea designated emission control area

As of 1 May 2025, the Mediterranean Sea has officially been designated an Emission Control Area (ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI.

New air pollution limits for ships enter into effect in the Mediterranean

The Mediterranean Sea officially became an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter (Med SOx ECA) under MARPOL Annex VI on 1 May 2025. The sulphur content in fuel oil for ships operating in the area is now limited to 0.1%, significantly reducing air pollution and delivering major benefits to both human health and the marine environment. Ships operating in Emission Control Areas for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, su…

Fifth ECA becomes operational in the Med today

Vessel operators in the Mediterranean Sea will need to curb their sulphur emissions from 1 May as the world’s fifth Emissions Control Area (ECA) will be enforced.