Mediterranean Sea ECA Regulation - Updated Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF)

Starting from May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean Sea will be officially designated as an Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides (SOx) under MARPOL Annex VI Regulation 14, as adopted by the International Maritime Organization (IMO). This important development mandates that vessels operating in the Mediterranean Sea use fuel with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.1%. This regulation is anticipated to significantly reduce air pollution levels in the Mediterranean region and its coastal states, offering considerable benefits to both human health and the environment.

With this designation, the Mediterranean Sea becomes the fifth area worldwide to be recognized as an Emission Control Area for Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, joining other globally acknowledged ECAs.

What this means for Customers?

The recovery of 0.1% sulphur fuel is already integrated into our existing Fossil Fuel Fee (FFF) calculation methodology. To comply with this new regulation, the cost of compliance will be recovered through an increase in the FFF on impacted trades starting from May 1, 2025. Updated FFF Tariff values for impacted trades can be found in the table in the following page.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to meet these new environmental standards. For any questions or additional information, please do not hesitate to contact your sales representative.

Updated FFF tariff values applicable from 01 May 2025 to 30 June 2025:

Rate of exchange used to retrieve FFF in different currencies is:
1 USD = 0.9579EUR // 1 USD = 0.79843GBP // 1 USD =1.74539NZD // 1 USD = 1.57986AUD