Table 1 MARPOL Annex VI marine SOx emission reduction areas with fuel Sulphur limits
Sulfur Emission Control Areas | Year | Fuel Sulfur (%) | Fuel Sulfur (ppm) |
|---|---|---|---|
North Sea, English Channel | Before 2015 | 1 | 10,000 |
As of 2015 | 0.1 | 1,000 | |
Baltic Sea | Before 2015 | 1 | 10,000 |
As of 2015 | 0.1 | 1,000 | |
United States, Canada | Before 2012 | 1 | 10,000 |
As of 2015 | 0.1 | 1,000 | |
Global | Before 2012 | 3.5 | 35,000 |
As of 2020a | 0.5 | 5,000 |