Maritime News

The IMO has adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI which introduce three new Emissions Control Areas (ECAs) for Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and Sulphur Oxides (SOx).

The IMO has adopted amendments to MARPOL Annex VI concerning the requirements for using low-flashpoint fuels or gas fuels. This follows the 81st session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee, which adopted these amendments by Resolution MEPC.385(81). The amendments enter into force on 1 August 2025.

The regulatory requirements for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are complex. DNV has been proactive in keeping customers informed about key regulations such as the EU MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime – and our commitment will continue. This news provides a summary of key deadlines and activities in 2025 related to these regulations.

The 12th session of the IMO’s Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR 12) was held in London from 27 to 31 January 2025. PPR 12 finalized guidance on in-water cleaning of ships’ biofouling and guidelines on certification of Selective Catalytic Reduction systems. A wide range of other topics was on the agenda, including cargo tank cleaning procedures, carriage of biofuel blends, black carbon, discharge water from Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems, sewage treatment and marine plastic litter.

Many ships are now equipped with power limitation solutions to comply with EEXI regulations. Clear, up-to-date documentation of the applied limitation measure is crucial from a statutory perspective and from a technical and safety standpoint when it comes to providing pilots correct information. This statutory news outlines the different limitation options and required documentation.