Environmental Compliance – Ships' Engine Emissions (NTC and MARPOL Annex VI)

As the shipping industry moves quickly to decarbonize in response to climate change, a range of regional, national and international regulations are being put in place to limit greenhouse gas emissions and pollution.

To help you navigate increasingly regulated seas and to meet your own sustainability goals, SGS offers a wide range of sampling and analysis services. We will help you to comply with national, regional and international requirements, such as those of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), EU Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Maritime Regulation 2015/757 and the IMO NOx Technical Code.

Our environmental compliance services for engine emissions include:

Decarbonization monitoring – sampling and analysis for greenhouse gases, particulate matter according to MARPOL Annex VI
EU MRV (Regulation 2015/757) testing – monitoring, reporting and verification of CO2 emissions
NOx testing – sampling and analysis according to the IMO NOx Technical Code 2008, MEPC.291(71) and MEPC.112(50) for annual NOx spot checks for selective catalytic reduction systems, and US NOx Tier III requirements
Sensor accuracy checks – in compliance with MARPOL Annex VI and associated guidelines as well as EU Directive 2014/90/EU on marine equipment
Smoke opacity testing – sampling and analysis according to the CARB 2022 Amendments to the Commercial Harbor Craft Regulation (specific to ships operating solely in California)
Visual opacity testing – sampling and analysis according to the CARB 2020 Ocean-Going Vessels At-Berth Regulation

Your first choice for ship environmental compliance

With over 145 years’ experience working with the maritime industry, and teams in over 550 ports around the globe, we are the first choice for ships, ports and coastal managers looking to comply with regulations, minimize global environmental problems and meet environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. We offer efficient, cost-effective solutions to help you protect your business, your stakeholders and the environment.