Port of Marseille
The Port of Marseille, headquartering CMA CGM, committed themselves, by signing a Blue Charter, to respecting rules that are much more stringent than national and international regulations. These include the use of shore power from 2025 for ships fitted with the equipment.
IMO Carbon Price
A global carbon tax has been proposed by an IMO working group, but the costs and effective date are far from known. Learn what is known about the proposed pricing here.
Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Emissions SOx
Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing (maximum 0.10% m/m). It is like a mini-ECA in Sidney waters. Learn more here.
China Coastal Low Carbon Fuel Regulations
China’s coastal shipping sector is to implement low-carbon marine fuel regulations no later than 2030. Learn more about the low-carbon fuel regulations in China here.
China ETS
China’s national ETS – the world’s largest in terms of covered emissions – started operating in 2021. Shipping is not included, for the moment. Learn more about ETS here.
Fjords Zero Emissions
Emissions from cruise ships and ferries in World Heritage Fjords are to be zero by 2026 latest. Read more here.
ETD
The ETD is the principal taxing scheme used for fossil and low-carbon fuels in EU. Fossil fuels will be taxed more, and renewable low-carbon fuels will receive incentives, including shore power.
RED
RED targets supply side - production - of fuels in the EU, aiming for a 40% energy share from renewable sources by 2030.
AFIR
AFIR targets the supply side of marine infrastructure and fuels in the EU, mandating the use of low-carbon fuels and shore power by 2030.
EU MRV
EU MRV is the CO2 reporting system in Europe, used for carbon tax determination. It is applicable to vessels of 5000 GT and above. It is expected to apply to 400 GT and above. Learn more about EU MRV here.
ECA (Emission Control Area)
ECAs (Emission Control Areas) are sea areas that limit SOx or NOx emissions. Currently there are several ECAs active in North America and Europe. Learn more about ECAs here.
Global Sulphur Limit
For ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs), the limit for sulphur content of fuel oil is 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). Learn more about the global sulphur limit for shipping here.
Port of Amsterdam
Port of Amsterdam has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050 but plans on a zero-emission zone of the inner city by 2025. Learn more about Port of Amsterdam’s sustainable ambitions and shore power here.
Shanghai Port
Port of Shanghai has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2060. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Shanghai with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Port of Hamburg
Port of Hamburg has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2040. It is one of the most ambitious ports in terms of sustainability in the world and has an installed capacity of 72 MVA of shore power by 2024. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Port of Hamburg here.
SEEMP II
The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan II (SEEMP II) is the updated version of the first SEEMP. It includes to obligation of vessels of 5000 GT and above to input CO2 data into the IMO Data Collection System (DCS). Learn more about SEEMP II and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.
Port of Antwerp-Bruges
Port of Antwerp has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more about the targets and ambitions of Antwerp with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Ørsted
Ørsted has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025 (Scope 1) and 2040 (Scope 3). Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Ørsted with regards to maritime sustainability here.
Hapag-Lloyd
Hapag-Lloyd has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Hapag-Lloyd with regards to maritime sustainability here.
COSCO
COSCO has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2060. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of COSCO with regards to maritime sustainability here.