Norwegian Sea Emission Control Area
The Norwegian Sea ECA under MARPOL Annex VI: designated by MEPC.392(82), in force 1 March 2026, with the 0.10% sulphur limit applying from 1 March 2027.
The Norwegian Sea Emission Control Area is a MARPOL Annex VI emission control area for sulphur oxides, particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, designated by MEPC.392(82), adopted 4 October 2024 and in force 1 March 2026. The 0.10% m/m fuel sulphur limit applies from 1 March 2027, after the 12-month grace period in Regulation 14.7.
The full article will cover the area’s definition, the NOx Tier III applicability with its contract, keel-laying and delivery date tests, and how the area adjoins the North Sea ECA and the adopted North-East Atlantic ECA.
It links to emission control areas and the North-East Atlantic ECA .