Background on MRV Regulation
Regulation (EU) 2015/757 establishes a framework for the monitoring, reporting, and verification (MRV) of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from maritime transport. Initially, it applied to ships above 5,000 gross tonnage (GT).
New Scope Considerations
As of 2025, the scope extends to general cargo and offshore ships above 400 GT. The European Commission’s latest review evaluates whether other ships between 400 and 5,000 GT should also be included.
Environmental and Policy Implications
Though smaller vessels contribute a smaller share of emissions individually, their collective impact may be non-negligible. Inclusion would improve emissions transparency and support broader decarbonisation strategies.
Regulatory Outlook
The report’s findings aim to inform the 2026 review of the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS), potentially integrating these ships into the ETS framework.
Balancing Impact and Burden
Policymakers must weigh environmental gains against the administrative and economic impact on smaller ship operators.
Download Document File Here: Review of Regulation (EU) 2015/757 on the monitoring, reporting and verification of greenhouse gas emissions from maritime transport in relation to the potential inclusion of ships below 5,000 gross tonnage but not below 400 gross tonnage