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The regulatory landscape for shipping has never been more dynamic. Three major frameworks will likely dominate the conversation going forward. Let's explore the side effects of these regulations and how they have changed the industry. EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) Since its extension to maritime in 2024, the EU Emissions Trading System has changed the way owners and charterers collaborate. What was once siloed consumption data is now the basis for voyage statements, EUA r

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

IBIA Highlights BetterSea’s Insights on EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, and IMO Net-Zero Framework. At the recent IBIA (International Bunker Industry Association) Member Meeting held on April 14, 2025, industry stakeholders convened to discuss the key outcomes from the IMO's Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) 83 session. IBIA featured BetterSea’s latest blog post analyzing the financial implications of the IMO’s Net-Zero Framework, EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), a