New Leaflet by REMPEC
REMPEC, the Regional Marine Pollution Emergency Response Centre for the Mediterranean Sea, has published a new information brochure to raise awareness and understanding of the Mediterranean Sulphur Emission Control Area (Med SOx ECA).
The brochure provides key information on the regulatory framework, benefits, and implementation process of the Med SOx ECA, a major initiative aimed at reducing air pollution from ships and improving air quality in the Mediterranean region.
It is also a valuable resource for stakeholders—including maritime administrations, ship owners, operators, and the general public—to stay informed about the latest developments and compliance requirements.
The establishment of the Med SOx ECA is instrumental in protecting human health and the environment by limiting sulphur emissions from shipping.
*Starting May 1, 2025, ships operating in the Med SOx ECA will be required to comply with a limit for sulphur content in fuel oil that is one-fifth of the legal limit outside this area (0.10 percent mass by mass (m/m), compared with 0.50 percent m/m allowed outside the Med SOx ECA).