Latest MARPOL Special Areas Map
Maintain full environmental compliance with the latest edition of the MARPOL 73/78 Special Areas Map. Essential for bridge officers, this map highlights the significant 1 May 2025 update, establishing the Mediterranean Sea as a SOx Emission Control Area (ECA) under Annex VI.
Key Compliance Updates & Annex Details:
- Annex VI (Latest): Mediterranean SOx ECA regulations & NOx emission limits.
- Annex I: Detailed requirements for machinery and cargo spaces (oil/oily mixtures).
- Annex II, IV & V: Discharge regulations for Noxious Liquid Substances, Sewage, and Garbage.
- Polar Waters: Includes the recently added IMO Polar Code regulations.
Expertly designed and updated in Piraeus, this concise maritime environmental map features summary boxes that itemize major requirements for quick reference during inspections.
Why it's important: Special Areas demand enhanced standards. This updated MARPOL information helps your fleet avoid environmental damage and costly international penalties.
