The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has adopted major amendments to MARPOL Annex VI during the 82nd session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 82), which occurred from September 30 to October 4, 2024.
The amendments designate the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as Emission Control Areas (ECAs), imposing stricter limitations on NOx, SOx, and PM emissions from vessels operating in these areas.
The new regulations, which will...