Transport Malta has published Merchant Shipping Notice 192 to Ship-owners, Ship Operators, Managers, Masters, Owners’ Representatives and Recognised Organisations.
The Merchant Shipping Directorate would like to draw the attention of all concerned to the amendments to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL) designating the Mediterranean Sea as a Sulphur Emission Control Area.
As from 1st May 2025, in terms of Regulation 14 of MARPOL Annex VI, all ships operating in the Mediterranean Sea will be required to use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.10%, unless using alternative compliance methods ensuring an equivalent sulphur emission level.
The Merchant Shipping Directorate advises all concerned to ensure compliance with the new 0.10% sulphur limit within the Mediterranean Emission Control Area.
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