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Unit OT 18-35, Level 18, Central Park Towers, Dubai International Financial Centre, Dubai, P.O. Box 18006, United Arab Emirates
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23 Apr 2025 / Mediterranean Sea, Turkey
The entire Mediterranean (up to the Dardanelles) has been determined as the Sulphur Emission Control Area (SECA) in terms of Sulphur Oxide (Sox) and Particulate Matter, and as the sulfur emission rules will be implemented as of 1 May 2025, it is of great importance to make the necessary preparations and take precautions, including adequate fuel supply in accordance with the 0.1% sulfur limit.
In the inspections carried out on ships that do not have an Exhaust Gas Cleaning System (EGCS/Scrubber) within the scope of the sulfur emission requirements of the MARPOL Convention Annex VI, the presence and use of fuel that complies with the 0.1% sulfur limit, fuel delivery documents, fuel samples, fuel change procedures and records, fuel consumption calculation and low sulfur fuel amount will be checked as a priority, and if deemed necessary, fuel sample can be taken from the ship and fuel compliance test can be carried out. In this context, more intensive inspections will be carried out on ships in the Mediterranean SECA as of May 1, 2025, and within the scope of application:
The above should be meticulously followed to avoid possible delays and detentions in navigation of the Mediterranean as of May 1, 2025.
(For information about operations in Turkiye, contact GAC Turkiye at [email protected])
Source: Extract from the Deniz Ticaret Odasi Chamber of Shipping Circular No: 327 dated 21 April 2025