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ABS releases guide for shipping firms to annually comply with revised EU ETS directive

Brief provides a timeline of steps necessary to annually comply with EU requirements on emissions reporting and the surrender of emissions allowances, amongst others.

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Classification society ABS on Saturday (30 September) released a regulatory news brief on the revision of EU ETS directive which entered into force on 5 June 2023, for the inclusion of maritime transport activities in the EU Emissions Trading System.

The brief provides a timeline of steps necessary to annually comply with EU requirements on emissions reporting and the surrender of emissions allowances:

INTRODUCTION

The revision of the EU ETS Directive entered into force on 5 June 2023.

Implementation for the maritime industry will begin on:

  • 1 January 2024, for cargo and passenger ships of 5000 GT and above; and
  • 1 January 2027, for offshore ships of 5000 GT and above.

To facilitate compliance with the new directive, this Regulatory News is intended to provide operators and shipping companies with the necessary guidance.

AMENDMENTS TO REGULATION (EU) 2015/757 – EU MRV

The extension of EU ETS Directive to maritime transport requires additional reporting requirements. This was facilitated by Regulation (EU) 2023/957, amending Regulation (EU) 2015/757 which was published in the European Journal on 10 May 2023. The ABS Regulatory News 10/2023 explains the amendments to the EU MRV Regulation.

MONITORING

  • By 1 October 2023, the European Commission (EC) shall adopt delegated acts for the inclusion of
  • CH4 and N2O emissions and the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from offshore ships.
  • Additional delegated acts shall be adopted for the monitoring and reporting of the aggregated
  • emissions data at company level and the submission to the administering authority.
  • By 31 December 2023 or the soonest possible before 1 April 2024, shipping companies should
  • submit to ABS through the THETIS-MRV platform the updated monitoring plans (MPs) according to the EC delegated and implementing acts for each of their ships.
  • By 1 April 2024, shipping companies shall for each of their ships submit to their responsible
  • administering authority an MP that has been assessed by the verifier.
  • By 6 June 2025, the responsible administering authority shall approve the MP based on the assessment of the verifier.

For applicable ships which have not previously been subject to the requirements of Regulation (EU) n2015/757 prior to 1 January 2024, the shipping company will be required to submit an MP to their administering authority within three months of the ship’s first call in a port of an EU member State. The administering authority shall approve it within four months.

REPORTING

  • From 1 January 2024, shipping companies shall monitor and report emissions for cargo and passenger ships of 5000 GT and above in accordance with the revised MP.
  • From 1 January 2025, companies shall monitor and report emissions for the following additional vessel types:
  • Offshore ships of 5000 GT and above
  • Offshore ships and general cargo ships below 5000 GT but not below 400 GT.
  • From 31 March 2025 and each year after, companies shall, for each ship under their responsibility, submit to their administering authority, flag states concerned and the European Commission, an emissions report for the entire monitoring period of the previous year which has been verified as satisfactory by their verifier. For the monitoring period of 2023, the deadline for submission of the emissions report remains 30 April 2024.
  • From 31 March 2025 and each year after, shipping companies shall submit to their administering authority a verified emissions report at company level (aggregated emissions data under ETS).

Shipping companies must continue reporting their greenhouse gas emissions through the existing THETISMRV platform.

The administering authority may request companies to submit their verified emissions reports and the aggregated emissions data at company level prior to 31st of March, but not earlier than 28th of February of each year.

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EU ETS DIRECTIVE APPLICATION

The EU Directive 2023/959 (amending Directive 2003/87/EC) will apply:

▪ From 1 January 2024 to cargo and passenger ships of 5000 GT and above.

▪ From 1 January 2027 to offshore ships of 5000 GT and above

CONTAINER TRANSHIPMENT PORTS

By 31 December 2023, the European Commission shall establish a list of container transhipment ports by

means of implementing acts. Stops of containerships in neighboring container transhipment ports are not considered a port of call for the purpose of minimizing the risk of evasive behavior.

Note: The full version of ABS Regulatory News on the ‘Revision of the EU ETS Directive- Timeline for Compliance’ can be viewed here

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Published: 2 October, 2023

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Ahti Climate and DNV connect verified emissions data to FuelEU pooling platform

New integration connects Ahti’s FuelEU pooling platform with DNV’s verification services, Veracity, helping customers reduce manual administration and streamline compliance.

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Ahti Climate brings DNV-verified emissions data into FuelEU pooling platform

Ahti Climate on Monday (31 August) announced a new integration with Veracity, DNV’s independent industry cloud platform, enabling shipowners and operators to seamlessly transfer DNV-verified emissions data into Ahti’s FuelEU pooling platform. 

The integration simplifies emissions reporting by connecting operational data verification with FuelEU compliance workflows, helping customers reduce manual administration, improve data quality and confidently meet regulatory requirements.

For customers such as shipping company Bore Ltd, the integration streamlines the flow of emissions data between verification and compliance systems. Raw fuel consumption data is automatically converted into the required OVD format and submitted for DNV verification through Veracity. Once verified, the emissions figures are securely shared with Ahti’s FuelEU pooling platform, creating a more efficient workflow with less manual administration and greater confidence in reported emissions data.

“Being on one of the surplus generators of the pool, trust in the data is everything for us – we need to know the numbers we’re selling hold up to scrutiny. With verified emissions data flowing straight from Veracity by DNV into the Ahti Pooling Platform, we no longer have to manually cross-check figures before every transaction. It gives us confidence that what we’re bringing to the pool is accurate, and that our partners can rely on it too,” said Marcus Strand ICT Manager at Bore Ltd. 

The integration enables customers to:

  • Reduce manual data entry and administrative workload
  • Improve data quality and reduce the risk of reporting errors
  • Securely exchange verified emissions data across systems and stakeholders
  • Increase transparency and confidence in compliance reporting
  • Connect commercial, operational and compliance workflows
  • Reduce turnaround times for reporting and voyage settlements

“Every partnership we build comes back to the same question: does this make compliance easier for shipowners? With Veracity by DNV, the answer is clearly yes – verified data, connected systems, and one less thing for our customers to worry about,” said Risto-Juhani Kariranta, CEO of Ahti Climate. 

With connectivity to the majority of the world fleet, Veracity’s trusted partner ecosystem, combined with Ahti’s expertise in FuelEU pooling, gives shipowners a more connected approach to emissions verification and compliance. By enabling verified data to flow securely between systems, the partnership helps customers reduce complexity and get greater value from their data and access a growing network of digital solutions.

 

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Published: 1 September, 2026

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Marine Fuels Alliance partners with TidalIQ on website emissions calculator

Emissions calculator helps users estimate vessel or fleet compliance positions, potential penalty exposure, pooling requirements and the indicative value of surplus compliance

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Marine Fuels Alliance partners with TidalIQ on website emissions calculator

Marine Fuels Alliance (MFA) on Friday (3 July) said it has connected with TidalIQ, which has provided an emissions calculator for its website.

MFA said the FuelEU Maritime has turned vessel emissions performance into a commercial issue. Operators now need to understand whether their fleet is in surplus or deficit, what that means financially, and whether pooling can reduce cost or create value.

“The emissions calculator helps users estimate vessel or fleet compliance positions, potential penalty exposure, pooling requirements and the indicative value of surplus compliance,” the alliance said in a social media post.

From there, the TidalIQ platform helps users move from calculation to action: managing fleet compliance, identifying pooling opportunities, generating standardised documentation and maintaining a clear audit trail for verifiers and internal records.

“For operators facing deficits, TidalIQ helps identify a more cost-effective route to compliance. For operators with surplus, it creates a clearer path to monetising better-performing vessels,” it added.

“FuelEU compliance is no longer just a regulatory task. It is a commercial decision – and TidalIQ helps the market make that decision confidently.” 

Note: The emissions calculator can be found here

 

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Published: 6 July, 2026

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StormGeo and OceanScore link emissions data, compliance workflows

Cooperation combines StormGeo’s expertise in operational vessel and emissions data with OceanScore’s expertise in emissions compliance workflows across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and UK ETS requirements.

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Weather intelligence and decision support solutions provider StormGeo and Hamburg-based technology platform OceanScore on Wednesday (3 June) said they have deepened their ongoing cooperation through the signing of a collaboration agreement during Posidonia 2026 in Athens on 2 June.

The cooperation combines StormGeo’s expertise in operational vessel and emissions data with OceanScore’s expertise in emissions compliance workflows across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and upcoming UK ETS requirements.

Together, the companies aim to help shipping companies seamlessly navigate increasing regulatory complexity more efficiently — from emissions reporting and data validation to compliance exposure management, pooling and financial settlement.

As emissions regulation becomes an increasingly important part of commercial shipping operations, the need for reliable operational data and streamlined compliance processes continues to grow. The cooperation between StormGeo and OceanScore is designed to support shipping companies with more connected, transparent and actionable processes across operational and commercial teams.

“From the outside, companies like StormGeo and OceanScore may sometimes be perceived as competitors because both operate around emissions and compliance workflows,” said Albrecht Grell, Managing Director at OceanScore. 

“But in reality, the industry increasingly needs both perspectives working together: trusted operational emissions data on one side and commercial compliance execution on the other. Our cooperation reflects that shipping companies are no longer looking for isolated solutions — they need connected processes, automated across different systems and reliable decision-making throughout the full compliance chain.”

By connecting validated operational emissions data with commercial compliance management, the cooperation supports workflows across:

  • emissions reporting and validation 
  • compliance management across EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime and upcoming UK ETS requirements
  • exposure visibility and cost transparency
  • pooling, settlement and financial processes 

The cooperation also aims to improve commercial transparency and coordination across operational and commercial stakeholders.

“StormGeo plays a central role in helping shipping companies turn operational vessel and emissions data into trusted, decision-ready insights,” said Espen Martinsen, Chief Commercial Officer at StormGeo. 

“As emissions regulations become more complex, this data is essential for transparent and efficient compliance management. By working with OceanScore, we can help customers connect StormGeo’s validated operational data with commercial compliance processes, creating a more integrated and practical approach to emissions management.”

The signing ceremony took place at the StormGeo booth during Posidonia 2026 in Athens and was attended by representatives from both companies.

Both companies expect the cooperation to continue evolving alongside upcoming regulatory developments, including FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS, the upcoming UK ETS and future emissions-related frameworks affecting global shipping.

 

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Published: 4 June, 2026

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