Marine Regulatory

The EU Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2) extends carbon pricing to buildings, road transport, and additional sectors. The Monitoring and Reporting Regulation (MRR) Guidance Document provides crucial insights to ensure compliance and transparent emissions reporting​. Scope and Compliance Unlike ETS1, which regulates direct emissions from large industries, ETS2 applies an […]

The European Commission has introduced Regulation (EU) 2023/2599, which establishes rules for the administration of shipping companies under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). This regulation is a key step in integrating maritime transport emissions into the EU ETS, ensuring compliance and uniform enforcement across Member States​. Assigning Responsibility

The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/192 establishes the procedures for accrediting verifiers under Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 for using renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. It ensures that verification bodies meet strict competence, independence, and transparency standards. Key Accreditation Procedures The regulation outlines requirements for national accreditation bodies, including: Ensuring

The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/1773 supplements Regulation (EU) 2022/2554 by specifying regulatory standards for managing ICT third-party risks in financial institutions. It ensures robust digital operational resilience when financial entities rely on external ICT services for critical functions. Key Requirements for ICT Contracts Financial entities must develop a policy

The European Commission has adopted a Delegated Regulation (EU) 2024/6218 outlining the accreditation procedures for verifiers assessing compliance with Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. This regulation ensures uniform verification standards across EU Member States. Key Accreditation Procedures The regulation mandates that

The Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) adopted the 2023 IMO Strategy on Reduction of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions from Ships (MEPC.377(80)) to accelerate global maritime decarbonization. This strategy revises the 2018 Initial IMO GHG Strategy, aligning shipping emissions with the Paris Agreement and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2025/192 establishes procedures for accrediting verifiers responsible for monitoring renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. It supports Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, ensuring compliance with the EU’s FuelEU Maritime initiative and Directive 2009/16/EC on port state control. Accreditation Requirements National accreditation bodies will oversee the assessment,

The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2031 establishes a standardized electronic template for monitoring plans under Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, aimed at ensuring compliance with renewable and low-carbon fuel usage in maritime transport. This regulation aligns with the EU’s broader decarbonization goals. Key Requirements for Monitoring Plans Shipping companies must submit a

The Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2024/2027 establishes verification requirements under Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 for using renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport. It strengthens monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) processes to ensure compliance with fuel sustainability standards. The regulation mandates independent, accredited verifiers to assess FuelEU reports, risk analyses, and

Key Objectives The regulation is designed to: Compliance and Enforcement Future Outlook This regulation represents a major step toward maritime decarbonization. As technology advances, further amendments may integrate zero-emission fuels, onboard carbon capture, and enhanced enforcement strategies​. By fostering cleaner fuel adoption, the EU aims to set a global standard

The European Commission has introduced an updated Verification Report Template, streamlining the compliance process for emissions reporting across key sectors. This revised template aligns with evolving regulatory frameworks such as the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) and Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) regulations, ensuring standardized and transparent emissions verification.