Tag: Emission Control Areas (ECA)

Starting May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will become an Emission Control Area for Sulphur (SECA), significantly reducing harmful ship emissions and improving air quality for millions of people, with NABU leading efforts to push for stronger environmental regulations.

The St. Vincent and the Grenadines Maritime Administration has provided an overview of the new requirements for the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and Gulf of Aden Emission Control Areas (ECAs), with a particular focus on sulfur emissions, oil discharge, and garbage disposal regulations.

The UN International Maritime Organisation (IMO) has agreed to establish an Emission Control Area (ECA) the Northeast Atlantic.

Lloyd's Register (LR) informs about three new Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Sulphur Oxides (SOx).

The maritime industry, a vital part of global trade, is currently navigating a rapidly changing regulatory environment that will influence its present and future. Looking ahead, there are several major issues shaping the regulatory landscape for the sector.

According to Vortexa's Market Analyst, Xavier Tang, the upcoming Mediterranean Emission Control Area (ECA) will likely tighten ULSFO supplies in the region and free up VLSFO supplies for the East.

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) found that establishing an emission control area (ECA) in the North Atlantic would have significant benefits.

According to Gibson, the shipping industry is preparing for significant changes in tanker trade, as the entire Mediterranean Sea is set to become an emissions control area (ECA) starting May 1, 2025.

IMO adopted significant amendments to MARPOL Annex VI during the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC), September 30 to October 4, 2024, establishing two new Emission Control Areas (ECAs).

Climate NGOs urge for the UK government to get on board and confirm its participation in the North Atlantic Emission Control Area.