Israel set to become 0.10% sulphur area from February

Israel's government prepares to impose a 0.10% sulphur limit for ships entering its waters or ports from early next year.

PHOTO: Exhaust gases flow from the funnel of a cruise ship. Getty Images

The 0.10% sulphur cap will be mandated for ship emissions in Israeli ports and designated anchorage areas, marine insurance provider North said in a note citing information from Israeli shipping agent Harpaz P&I.

Earlier this month, the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) adopted a proposal to designate the Mediterranean as an Emission Control Area (ECA). This will require ships without exhaust scrubbers installed to consume marine fuels with a sulphur content of less than 0.10%. It will come into force on 1 May 2025.

The 0.10% sulphur cap will certainly boost demand for low sulphur grades such as LSMGO, and possibly ULSFO, in the Israeli ports.

Israel's 0.10% sulphur cap will enter into force on 23 February next year.

By Nithin Chandran

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