Mediterranean Goes 0.1 % Sulphur—Compliance AI Switches On

The Med SOx ECA came into force on 1 May 2025, slashing allowable sulphur ten‑fold. Bunker suppliers are racing to segregate low‑sulphur grades, while voyage‑planning vendors push AI modules that suggest optimal refuelling ports under the new limits. A study by Clarkson Research estimates $1.9 billion annual health benefits for coastal populations. [IMO]

This story is part of the Maritime AI Digest of 16 May 2025.