Recent emission legislation in the marine sector has emphasized the need to reduce nitrogen oxides (NO x) emissions as well as sulphur emissions. Certain special sea areas, regulated by the MARPOL Convention, are provided with a higher level of protection due to their oceanographical and ecological conditions.
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