Key Objectives
The regulation is designed to:
- Establish GHG Intensity Limits: Ships must adhere to specific GHG intensity targets for the energy used on board.
- Promote Renewable Energy: Incentivizes the adoption of renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBOs) and alternative propulsion methods.
- Enforce Compliance Mechanisms: Introduces FuelEU penalties for non-compliant vessels and mandates the use of FuelEU documents of compliance.
Compliance and Enforcement
- Verification & Monitoring: Ships are required to submit annual FuelEU reports detailing energy use and emissions.
- Sanctions: Ships failing to meet compliance requirements risk financial penalties or expulsion orders from EU ports.
- Review Mechanism: Companies can challenge compliance measures and request verification audits.
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 for sustainable maritime operations.
Download the Document File Here: Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 13 September 2023 on the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels in maritime transport, and amending Directive 2009/16/EC (Text with EEA relevance)