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New Maritime Emission Control Areas Enter Into Force

02 Mar 2026 · International Maritime Organization

Marine fuel tanker alongside an industrial terminal

The Canadian Arctic and Norwegian Sea became MARPOL Annex VI Emission Control Areas on 1 March 2026. Ships operating in these zones must comply with stricter sulphur, nitrogen-oxide and particulate-matter limits, including a 0.10% sulphur cap for marine fuel.

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