MARPOL Annex VI - Additional ECA area

24/11/2012 01:25

 

Regulation:    MARPOL Annex VI - Additional ECA area - USA and Canada 
Reference:     MEPC.190(60)  
Ship Type:     All Ships  
Due date:       1/8/2012  
Outline:          Date to designate specific portions of the coastal waters of the United States
                       and Canada as an Emission Control Area (ECA). The ECA would be for the control
                       of emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulphur oxides (SOx), and particulate matter,
                       under the revised MARPOL Annex VI Prevention of Air Pollution from Ships.