Mediterranean Sea ECA 2026: Your Essential Guide to Compliance and Cleaner Seas 🌍

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MARPOL Annex VI Update

Mediterranean Sea ECA 2025:
Compliance Mastery Guide

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MANDATORY TRANSITION: Effective May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea officially becomes an Emission Control Area. This brings a 5-fold reduction in allowed Sulphur emissions.

Operational Impacts & Protocol

Fuel Sulfur Limit ≤ 0.10% m/m

Vessels must transition from the global 0.50% limit to ultra-low sulfur fuels (ULSFO or MGO) before crossing the ECA boundary.

PSC Inspection Focus OIL RECORD BOOK

Port State Control will prioritize change-over procedures. Ensure timestamps and tank quantities are logged with 100% accuracy.

Scrubber Readiness EGCS DATA

If using Open/Closed loop scrubbers, verify continuous monitoring systems are calibrated and discharging within Mediterranean environmental limits.

Mediterranean Support Hub

Joining a vessel or coordinating technical scrubber maintenance in Mediterranean ports? Secure your regional travel via our specialized logistics links.

✈️ Med-Port Connection Flights 🏨 Technical Port Stays

📚 Competency Exam Preparation

Reeds Vol 6: Basic Electrotechnology

Vital for understanding scrubber electrical systems and sensors.

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Reeds Vol 5: Ship Construction

Detailed understanding of fuel tank arrangements and MARPOL rules.

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Handbook for Naval Officers

Essential reference for DG Shipping/IMO competency examinations.

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📢 Test Your Med ECA IQ

Think you're ready for the fuel change-over? Validate your procedural knowledge with our technical quiz.

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Kousik Pattanayak
Maritime Regulatory Specialist | West Bengal, India

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