FuelEU Maritime Regulation (EU 2023/1805)

Applies to

Ships ≥ 5,000 GT carrying passengers/cargo at EU ports, regardless of flag.

Key points

• Applies to 100% of energy used on intra-EU voyages and 50% of inbound/outbound.
• Combines with EU ETS maritime extension (in force from 2024).
• Compliance balance reportable annually via THETIS-MRV.

Applicability triggers

• Indian shipping company with vessels calling at EU ports.
• Indian charterer paying a contractual FuelEU compliance pass-through.

Practitioner questions

• How is the FuelEU compliance balance allocated between owner, operator and charterer?

Sources

• EU FuelEU Maritime