PO/Marine Commences Bunkering of MED ECA-Compliant Marine Fuel ULSFO

PO/Marine, the leading marine fuel brand of the Petrol Ofisi Group, has completed the bunkering operation of ULSFO—a marine fuel with 0.10% sulphur content—in alignment with the upcoming Mediterranean Emission Control Area (MED ECA) regulation. Under the new regulation, all vessels operating within the Mediterranean must use low-sulphur marine fuels.

Effective May 1, 2025, the Mediterranean will officially be designated as an Emission Control Area (MED ECA), prohibiting the use of marine fuels with sulphur content exceeding 0.10%. In preparation for this regulatory transition, PO/Marine successfully delivered its first supply of ULSFO (Ultra Low Sulphur Fuel Oil) with 0.10% sulphur content on April 15, 2025.

Commenting on the development, Aydın Yıldız, Senior Maritime Manager at Petrol Ofisi Group, stated: “Our leadership in the maritime fuel sector is defined not only by our market share but also by the innovative steps we take to shape the industry. Successfully completing the supply of marine fuel with 0.10% sulphur content in alignment with the MED ECA transition in Türkiye is a concrete reflection of this.

We previously led the way with the country’s first VLSFO bunkering operation, setting a precedent in our sector. With our ULSFO bunkering, we have once again demonstrated that we are setting the standard in Türkiye’s marine fuel landscape. The designation of the Mediterranean as an Emission Control Area is not only a regional development but a historic turning point for global maritime operations. We are proud to not only be part of this transformation but to be among those leading it. We will continue to shape the future of the maritime sector by delivering environmentally friendly and fully regulation-compliant services.”