Maritime transport is included in the European emissions trading system (EU ETS) from 2024 onwards. Rules are laid out in the EU ETS directive. This means that shipping companies have to monitor and report their greenhouse gas emissions and surrender emission allowances accordingly. Ships of 5,000 gross tonnage and above are included for their voyages to, from and between ports in the European Economic Area (EEA) ports. Monitoring and reporting of CO2 emissions is already an obligation since 2018.
The inclusion of maritime transport in the EU ETS is part of a package of climate legislation (Fit for 55). This package aims to reduce the greenhouse gas emissions in the EU by 55% in 2030 compared to 1990.
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Newsletter May 2026
Read our latest newsletter to be up to date with your obligations under EU ETS Maritime
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Learning effect in maritime compliance, emissions fall
The maritime sector has shown improvement in its reporting of emissions from 2025: from 71% to 84%.
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Webinar EU-ETS Maritime & Fuel EU Maritime
On 22 January 2026, the NEa organised a webinar EU-ETS Maritime & Fuel EU Maritime. You can watch the recording via the link below.
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