EUROPEAN UNION REGULATION ON THE USE OF RENEWABLE AND LOW-CARBON FUELS IN MARITIME TRANSPORT

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• Regulation: "Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 of the European Parliament and of the Council on the Use of Renewable and Low-Carbon Fuels in Maritime Transport"
• Publication Date: September 13, 2023
• Effective Date: January 1, 2025
• Purpose: To increase the consistent use of renewable and low-carbon fuels and alternative energy sources in maritime transport within the European Union.

SCOPE OF THE REGULATION

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• The regulation does not mandate the use of a specific fuel or technology but instead limits the GHG intensity of energy sources. Thus, it encourages the use of the most suitable technologies and innovative solutions.

Target Ships

• Gross Tonnage: Passenger and cargo ships over 5,000 GT
• Regardless of Flag: All ships entering or departing EU ports

Fuel EU Compliance Certificate

• Shipowners are required to monitor and report the amount and type of energy used by their ships. Independent verifiers will audit the accuracy and completeness of the reporting. A compliance certificate (FuelEU compliance certificate) must be issued for each ship.

Important Dates

August 31, 2024

The shipowner submits the FuelEU Monitoring Plan (MP) to an accredited verifier. This plan should include the assessment of GHG intensity for each ship and provide important details on how emissions will be monitored and reported.

January 31, annually

The shipowner submits a FuelEU annual report to the verifier for each ship, providing detailed information about the ship's compliance with the regulation. In the event of a change in ship ownership, a partial report must be verified within 1 month of the transfer

March 31, annually

he verifier registers the FuelEU report in the FuelEU database by March 31 each year.

April 30, annually


By April 30 each year, the shipowner registers the compliance approval in the FuelEU database. The verifier gives final approval of the ship's report and makes the final entry.

June 30, annually

By June 30 each year, the verifier issues the FuelEU compliance certificate. In the event of a penalty, the compliance certificate is issued by the port state authorities after payment is received.

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Suggestions for Compliance with the Regulation

Low GHG Intensity Energy Policy:


• Sustainable Fuel Use:
Non-Biological Renewable Fuels (RFNBO): For example, Methanol
Renewable Carbon Fuels (RCF): Encouraged use
Fossil LNG/LPG: Use discouraged
• Shore Power Supply in Ports:
Use of electricity supplied from shore in ports
• Utilizing Wind Assistance in Transit:
Use of wind energy as an auxiliary power source

Flexible Policies

• Taking a maximum of 2% compliance credit from the next year: (Not allowed for two consecutive years)
• Including compliance credits in a pool of ships with other companies

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