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The EU ETS revision proposal changes maritime compliance by widening scope, adding offshore operations, integrating MRV and FuelEU reporting, aligning responsible entities and creating a new allowance reserve for sustainable fuels and zero-emission propulsion. This article explains the key changes, timelines and contractual implications for shipping companies.

The UK ETS extension to shipping starts on 1 July 2026. This article explains scope, responsible entities, monitoring plans, reporting, verification, allowance surrender and contractual risks for maritime operators.

In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) with the purpose of deciding on the adoption of the IMO Net Zero Framework (NZF), a regulatory package that would reshape how greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping are governed. This vote does not take place in a political vacuum. The Trump Administration has already signalled strong opposition, threatening tr

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation has been a hot topic in the EU for more than a year. But as of last Friday, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has followed suit and has finalized its Net-Zero Framework, as amendment to MARPOL Annex VI. This new framework is a major step towards maritime decarbonisation, with a compliance mechanism that closely mirrors the FuelEU Maritime Regulation — but on a worldwide scale. In this newsletter, we explain the basic elements of the