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European Union member state flags. March 5, 2026
World Shipping Council backs EU maritime strategies but calls for faster trade simplification  

Industry body supports port security and decarbonisation measures while urging action on customs barriers.
Section of the front cover of ClassNK's updated guidance on the EU ETS for shipping. March 4, 2026
ClassNK updates EU shipping emissions guidance for LNG-fuelled vessels  

Japanese classification society releases revised FAQs addressing methane slip measurement procedures.
BIMCO ETS BARECON clause 2026 graphic. February 27, 2026
BIMCO adopts ETS clause for bareboat charters, delays biofuel provision  

BIMCO’s Documentary Committee has approved an emissions trading compliance clause while requesting further work on a biofuel charter provision.
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform (CMFP) logo. February 27, 2026
Maritime fuel platform calls for EU shipping ETS revenues to fund clean fuel deployment  

Clean Maritime Fuels Platform urges earmarking of national emissions trading revenues for renewable fuel infrastructure.
Person signing a document. February 26, 2026
RFOcean signs binding e-methanol supply deal with ETFuels from 2030  

European shipping company secures fixed-price green fuel ahead of escalating EU maritime emissions penalties.
BIMCO meeting. February 20, 2026
BIMCO to convene for adoption of biofuel clause and ETS provisions at February meeting  

Documentary Committee to consider new contractual frameworks for alternative fuels and emission trading scheme compliance.
Aerial view of a container vessel. February 20, 2026
HIF Global signs heads of agreement with German eFuel One for 100,000 tonnes of e-methanol annually  

Deal covers supply from HIF’s Uruguay project, with e-methanol meeting EU RED III standards.
Uni-Fuels Logo. February 13, 2026
Uni-Fuels renews ISCC certification after first biofuel delivery  

Singapore-based marine fuel supplier completes inaugural ISCC-certified biofuel delivery, supporting EU regulatory compliance.
Annual Capital Link Forum in Athens. February 12, 2026
ECSA calls for EU to withdraw shipping legislation once IMO reaches global agreement  

European shipowners' association urges Commission to clarify that regional measures are transitional pending an international framework.
Representatives from LR Advisory and Geogas. February 11, 2026
LR Advisory appointed by Geogas Trading to develop FuelEU Maritime compliance strategy  

Lloyd’s Register division to support charterer with emissions planning and FuelEU pooling operationalisation.
Mugardos Energy Terminal. February 5, 2026
Reganosa’s Mugardos terminal adds bio-LNG bunkering for ships and trucks  

Spanish facility obtains EU sustainability certification to supply renewable fuel with 92% lower emissions.
Lloyd’s Register technical committee meeting in Spain. February 4, 2026
Peninsula outlines dual role in FuelEU Maritime compliance at Lloyd’s Register panel  

Marine fuel supplier discusses challenges for shipowners and opportunities for suppliers under new regulation.
GEFO Bunker Trading ISCC certification announcement graphic. January 29, 2026
GEFO Bunker Trading receives ISCC certification for sustainable marine fuels  

German bunker firm gains ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certificates.
Aerial photograph of ships at sea. January 21, 2026
Uni-Fuels adds EU carbon allowances to marine fuel offering  

Singapore-based company expands services to help shipowners meet EU emissions trading compliance requirements.
Jyouichi Syou and Leo Grayson. January 16, 2026
Oceanscore opens Tokyo office to support Japanese shipping with EU emissions compliance  

Digital compliance provider expands Asia-Pacific presence with new Japan operation led by Jyouichi Syou.
Container terminal with stacked containers. January 14, 2026
Ports face 2030 deadline for shore power as only 20% of EU connections installed  

TT Club warns European ports lag behind on onshore power supply infrastructure ahead of mandatory 2030 regulations.
ISCC Logo. December 31, 2025
Golden Island secures ISCC EU certification for sustainable marine fuel trading  

Singapore-based firm can now supply B100 biodiesel and green methanol with verified sustainability proofs.
FincoEnergies Logo. December 22, 2025
Glencore to acquire majority stake in Dutch marine fuel supplier FincoEnergies  

Transaction expected to complete in Q2 2026, subject to EU anti-trust approval.
Burando Atlantic Group 2025 sustainability report cover. December 16, 2025
Burando Atlantic publishes first sustainability report, secures ISCC EU recertification  

Maritime group releases inaugural sustainability report while Burando Energies extends biofuel traceability certification.
Photograph of a red container vessel. December 15, 2025
BIMCO adopts FuelEU Maritime and ETS clauses for ship sales, advances biofuel charter work  

Documentary Committee approves regulatory clauses for vessel transactions, progresses work on decarbonisation and emerging cargo contracts.
Ahti Climate and ScanOcean logo side by side. December 10, 2025
ScanOcean launches biofuel pooling solution with Ahti Climate  

Bunker supplier targets FuelEU Maritime compliance with pool-in-pool arrangement for shipowners.
Side view of a cargo vessel. December 5, 2025
DNV clarifies FuelEU Maritime flexibility mechanisms ahead of first reporting deadline  

Classification society explains banking, borrowing, and pooling options for vessel compliance balances.
Tallink’s MyStar vessel. December 1, 2025
Tallink's MyStar joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool using bio-LNG  

Nordic energy company Gasum signs pooling agreement with Elenger to generate compliance surplus.
Aerial view of a container vessel. December 1, 2025
FuelEU Maritime regulation reshapes ship management contracts, DNV says  

DNV's Emissions Connect aims to provide neutral data for commercial negotiations under new rules.
Illustration of Scales of Justice with cargo ship and penalty block. November 28, 2025
FuelEU penalties spark contract disputes as first-year compliance costs emerge  

Shipowners and charterers negotiate biofuel handling, payment timing, and multiplier penalties under new regulations.
Coral Energy vessel. November 18, 2025
Gasum publishes daily price for FuelEU Maritime compliance units  

Nordic energy company aims to enhance transparency in the evolving regulation compliance market.
James Shiller, Dan-Bunkering. November 12, 2025
Dan-Bunkering relocates new fuels lead to Copenhagen to support European decarbonisation push  

James Shiller moves from Cape Town to Denmark as EU regulations drive alternative fuel adoption.
Grupo Ibaizabal vessel render. November 11, 2025
NextDF engines achieve 0.9% methane slip for Ibaizabal's LNG bunkering vessel  

Factory tests show methane emissions far below FuelEU Maritime threshold on newbuild.
Steve Esau, Sea-LNG. November 10, 2025
Sea-LNG welcomes EU transport plan's recognition of methane decarbonisation pathway  

Industry coalition says STIP validates investments in LNG, bio-methane, and e-methane for shipping.
European Union member state flags. November 6, 2025
Danish Shipping calls for EU to invest ETS revenues in green marine fuel production  

Industry body welcomes Commission's sustainable transport plan but urges concrete action on funding.
ABS Wavesight logo. October 21, 2025
Navilands Group selects ABS Wavesight for EU compliance  

Shipping firm implements digital solution to meet FuelEU Maritime and EU ETS requirements.
Wallenius Sol vessel Botnia Enabler. October 9, 2025
Wallenius Sol joins Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool as bio-LNG generator  

Partnership aims to help shipping companies meet EU carbon intensity requirements through bio-LNG pooling.
Coral Energy, part of Anthony Veder's LNG carrier fleet. September 18, 2025
Anthony Veder and Gasum expand bio-LNG partnership for FuelEU Maritime compliance  

Two LNG carriers join Nordic energy company's compliance pool as surplus generators.
Hydrogen battery development. September 8, 2025
GES and RINA partner to develop hydrogen battery prototype for marine applications  

Italian energy storage company secures €61.5m EU funding for hybrid technology development.
Well-to-tank emissions assessment 2025 September 4, 2025
Rystad Energy study finds LNG marine fuel emissions 25% lower than EU default  

New analysis shows global well-to-tank emissions at 13.9g CO2e/MJ, challenging FuelEU Maritime assumptions.
Furetank vessel August 29, 2025
Furetank launches emissions trading company to capitalize on FuelEU Maritime regulation  

Swedish shipping company creates new venture to trade greenhouse gas emission reductions under EU rules.
Furetank tanker vessel with gas tank on deck. August 29, 2025
Furetank switches EU fleet to biomethane under new FuelEU regulations  

Swedish tanker operator claims 150-200% emissions reduction through mass-balanced biogas agreement.
Gasum barge and Viking Line vessel. August 27, 2025
Viking Line runs vessels on bio-LNG for Gasum's FuelEU Maritime compliance pool  

Partnership aims to boost compliance supply as demand for FuelEU Maritime pooling increases.
Terminal Aquaviário de Rio Grande (TERIG), operated by Transpetro. January 29, 2025
Petrobras secures ISCC EU RED certification for B24 biofuel blend at Rio Grande  

Blend consisting of 24% FAME is said to have been rigorously tested to meet international standards.
Water drop on body of water, creating a ripple effect. January 8, 2024
Will the EU ETS move prices and inspire innovation?  

Examining whether carbon pricing is likely to have an effect on emissions reduction.
Origami ship made from Euro money. December 20, 2023
Who will bear the cost of EU emission allowances?  

Analysing the purchase of allowances to offset emissions.
Flag of the European Union in front of the EU Parliament in Brussels, Belgium. December 14, 2023
How the EU ETS impacts non-EU nations and shippers  

Examaning the ETS and key issues for non-EU players ahead of implementation.
UECC logo. November 15, 2023
Formula for change: UECC solution for EU ETS gives clients clarity on emission costs | UECC  

Short-sea shipper calls for EU ETS formula based on 'Ro-Ro GHG Emissions Accounting Guidance'