Solutions for Shipowners


  • Every year, new regulations make it harder to operate your fleet efficiently and profitably. Many shipowners ask themselves:

    What are the regulatory obligations under FuelEU, EU ETS, CII, and more?
    What are the most cost-effective decarbonization solutions for my fleet?
    What will compliance and sustainability cost me in the long run?

    Navigating the complexities of maritime regulations and decarbonization is hard. Without the right guidance, shipowners face rising costs, uncertainty, and missed opportunities. Sustainable Ships helps you solve these problems by providing:

    ✔ Regulatory navigation – Stay ahead of EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, and IMO rules while reducing costs.
    ✔ Decarbonization planning – Identify the most profitable pathways for compliance and emissions reduction.
    ✔ Independent supplier insights – Compare quotes and solutions from suppliers to find the best fit for your fleet.
    ✔ Verification services – Ensure compliance with MRV, IMO DCS, EU ETS, and FuelEU requirements.

    We offer flexible services to keep you in control at all times - pay per use, memberships, or consultancy.

    Contact us or schedule a meeting today to find the right solution for you.

We help you to …

  • Simplify compliance with our expert guidance on EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII, and any other regulation impacting your fleet. We translate complex regulations into actionable insights, ensuring you minimize costs while meeting legal obligations. From calculating compliance costs for your fleet, to tailored compliance strategies, we provide the tools and expertise that will guide you with the strategic decisions you need to make. We take away the complexity so you do not have to worry about regulatory compliance again!

  • We help you discover the optimal combination of technologies to achieve decarbonization goals with a sound business case. We take a holistic approach to decarbonization technologies and alternative fuels to ensure your investments yield maximum payback potential. Our marine engineers and shipping professionals support you from feasibility assessment to implementation, tailoring solutions that fit your fleet’s operational needs while ensuring future competitiveness.

  • Decarbonization comes with a wide range of options, but comparing costs and selecting the right solution can be overwhelming. We simplify the process by providing budget quotes from trusted suppliers, allowing shipowners to assess investment costs, compare options, and make informed decisions — independently and without vendor bias. Whether you're evaluating alternative fuels, shore power, energy-saving devices like wind-assisted propulsion, or efficiency upgrades, we help you find the best fit for your fleet at the lowest cost.

How it works

  • Our hub provides easy-to-use, interactive tools that help shipowners assess compliance requirements, compare technology options, and explore cost-effective solutions - all in one place. Whether it’s EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, biofuels or installing a battery onboard, you will find the right tools to turn sustainability into a business case.

    Check out all tools here.

  • Our interactive tools let you calculate compliance costs and decarbonization investments in seconds. Adjust key parameters with sliders and one-click calculations to quickly compare investment scenarios and find the most cost-effective path forward. Whether assessing FuelEU Maritime, EU ETS costs, or new decarbonization technologies, you’ll get real-time return on investment insights tailored to your fleet - in a matter of seconds.

    Check out examples and case studies here.

  • Unlock full access to premium tools, personalized business case support, and on-demand expert guidance. With a membership, you gain the insights and support needed to stay ahead in an evolving industry. Get clarity on regulations, connect with other shipowners and suppliers, and turn sustainability into a competitive advantage.

    Don’t want a membership? Don’t worry! We offer pay per use and consultancy options as well. Choose the option that suits you best and stay in control - always.

Pricing options

  • Our pay per use option gives you instant access to a premium tool whenever you need them. Calculate compliance costs, evaluate decarbonization investments, or generate reports - no subscription or commitment required.

    Pay per use is ideal for one-off calculations or testing the waters before diving in deeper.

  • Our membership provides unlimited access to premium tools and features, ensuring you're always equipped with the latest compliance calculators, investment models, and decarbonization insights. Plus, you enjoy a personalized business case every month and direct expert support whenever you need it.

    A membership is ideal for those who want a sustainability expert on demand and access to all benefits. .Check them out here.

  • Our consultancy services provide you with tailored solutions backed by deep industry expertise. Whether you require in-depth compliance strategies, optimize fleet decarbonization strategies, or a fully customized business case with your very own tools, we help you make informed, cost-effective decisions with confidence.

    Consultancy is required when you need more than the available amount of support in the membership. Contact us today to discuss.

We also offer verification services

Through our partner Normec Verifavia, we provide ISO-accredited and independent verification services for maritime regulations, including EU MRV, UK MRV, IMO DCS, CII, EU ETS, and FuelEU Maritime. Any project can be verified on a case-by-case basis to ensure compliance tailored to your fleet and operations.

What our clients say

  • “They performed an exploratory study on rules and regulations for several of our focus regions and a selection of our vessels and technologies. This gives us great insights on what is important for our customers. We now understand better what the impact of EU ETS will be for our clients, and which actions we should take in order to be prepared for the future.”

    Matthijs Richelle - Service Development Manager

  • “Sustainable Ships is a great initiative; everyone is fully dedicated to help the maritime sector decarbonize! The overall approach helps a larger company as Van Oord to differentiate in depth on the decarbonisation options provided in the overview. The background knowledge at Van Oord, on its turn, helps Sustainable Ships to further professionalize with respect to qualitative answering. It was really nice to cooperate with the Sustainable Ships’ team.”

    Martin de Geus - Team Lead Equipment Van Oord

  • “Sustainable Ships embarked us on a journey to uncover which sustainability measures would deliver the biggest bang for our buck. Through this process, we gained invaluable insights into the key factors driving the decarbonization of our fleet. It was an educational experience, helping us to make a strategy and on what to focus in the future. The journey went beyond the nitty-gritty technical details - like operational profiles or engine usage. We also focused on the cost-effectiveness of different decarbonization measures to make sure the measures make sense for our ships. Looking back, we are grateful for the guidance in navigating the complex landscape of sustainability..”

    John Grinwis - Technical Manager HEBO

  • “Sustainable ships helped us to navigate in complicated decarbonization landscape. We looked into requirements of ETS, MRV, IMO, FuelEU, EEXI. We explored the topics with Vincent at various angles and discussed possible solutions. Both technological retrofits and rules compliance. The learning process was fast and as a result we have much better understanding about decarbonization challenges and solutions..”

    Antanas Anilionis - Operational Manager Forsa

Frequently asked questions

  • We offer pay-per-use services via our store, a membership that allows access to premium tools and select services, as well as dedicated consultancy at an hourly rate.

    Feel free to contact us any time to discuss which needs suits you best.

  • Yes we do!

    These projects require a great deal of expectation management however. We therefore require time to prepare and understand your scope, as well as making a clear milestone planning for payments and the work itself. Contact us to discuss terms.

  • We provide verification services through our preferred partner Normec Verifavia.

    Their Shipping Emissions & Performance Business Unit delivers essential independent verification services for maritime regulations, including EU MRV, UK MRV, IMO DCS, CII, CSI, EU ETS, and Fuel EU Maritime.

    Any project can be verified by Normec Verifavia but will be done independently as a separate scope on a case-by-case basis. Contact us for clarifications.

  • Yes.

    You can subscribe for one month, download everything there is to download and cancel your subscription. We do not like that, but it is how our offer works.

    It is up to us to provide you monthly value for money. It is up to you let let us know what you need so we can build it for you and save you a lot of time.

  • For memberships, we will do everything we can to help you but there is a limit to what we can offer. Our fair-use policy states we limit the amount of support hours on a monthly basis by 2.

    With custom consultancy plus the 20% discount, you can receive further support and customization for all your needs.

  • No problem. Contact us via the helpdesk or otherwise and we can set up invoicing to get you started within a day.

  • We generally do not provide free trials, as this is not needed. We offer all our tools as a freemium service as well, which means you can try all of them at no charge.

    The difference with the premium tools is that these include more features, including reporting, as well as the availability of your own ships in your own tools, which saves you a lot of time and gives you better estimates. Contact us to schedule a demo call if you like to know more.

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