The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) on Friday (20 February) issued Shipping Circular No. 2 of 2026 to inform on the amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) Regulations 2022, which will enter into force on 1 March 2026:
This circular informs the shipping community on the amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) Regulations 2022, which will enter into force on 1 March 2026.
The International Maritime Organization adopted amendments to Annex VI of the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships (MARPOL Convention), through Resolution MEPC.392(82) which will enter into force on 1 March 2026.
Resolution MEPC.392(82) designates the Canadian Arctic and the Norwegian Sea as Emission Control Areas for Nitrogen Oxides, Sulphur Oxides and Particulate Matter, and introduces limits for the emission of the said substances for ships operating in the designated ECAs.
The amendments to the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) Regulations 2022 will give effect to the Resolution MEPC.392(82).
Copies of the Prevention of Pollution of the Sea (Air) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 (Government Gazette No. S 73/2026) can be purchased at:
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Any queries relating to this circular should be emailed to shipping@mpa.gov.sg
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Published: 23 February, 2026
