Maritime Regulatory Compliance
Navigating EU ETS & FuelEU Maritime regulation changes with the market insight, expertise and trading support to keep your business moving forward.
Carbon Exposure
Our traders are equipped to support the purchase and trading of European Union Allowance (EUAs) on behalf of shipowners and charterers.
Emissions Reporting
Our team supports shipowners and charterers with FuelEU Maritime reporting, helping them assess their emissions performance and manage compliance with greater confidence.
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Carbon Exposure
What is an EUA?
A European Union Allowance (EUA) is the compliance instrument behind EU ETS. One EUA represents the right to emit one tonne of CO₂, and regulated shipping companies must surrender sufficient allowances to cover their verified emissions.
Responsibility for EU ETS costs depends on the charter party and contractual terms. Costs may sit with the owner, charterer or be shared, making clear allocation of responsibility an important part of procurement planning.
Integr8 traders can help assess your EUA requirements and support procurement and trading, giving you greater clarity over your exposure and obligations.
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30 September 2026
Surrender deadline for 70% of 2025 greenhouse gas emissions under the EU ETS
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30 September 2027
Surrender deadline for 100% of 2026 greenhouse gas emissions under the EU ETS
Emissions Reporting
What is FuelEU Maritime?
FuelEU Maritime focuses on the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy used onboard, requiring shipping companies to monitor and report the emissions performance of their fuel mix.
For shipowners and operators, accurate emissions reporting is increasingly important to understanding their FuelEU compliance position and the commercial implications of different fuel choices.
Our team can support customers with FuelEU reporting requirements, helping assess fuel options and understand their impact on compliance and procurement decisions.
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31 January 2027
Shipping companies must submit the previous year's ship-specific FuelEU report to an accredited verifier under the EU FuelEU Maritime Regulation.
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30 June 2027
Payment deadline for penalties incurred and issuance of the FuelEU Document of Compliance (DoC)
How Integr8’s trading desk can help
EUA Trading and Market Access
Our experienced traders can help assess exposure, monitor market conditions and execute purchases. We provide market access and expertise needed to manage EUA requirements efficiently.
Flexible Credit
We offer flexible credit solutions designed to support EUA procurement while preserving working capital. Backed by more than $800m in open credit lines with suppliers, we give our customers greater flexibility in when and how they manage their compliance requirements.
Global Supply
We maintain a diversified network of over 500+ regional and global suppliers with access to fuel across key bunkering markets. This gives our customers greater choice and flexibility as fuel requirements and regulatory demands evolve.
Speak to our team
Contact Integr8 Fuels’ trading and support teams any time of day, seven days a week. We have traders covering every region in the world – let us help guide your regulatory compliance strategy.
FAQs
1. What is EU ETS and how does it affect shipping companies?
EU ETS is a mandatory emissions trading scheme covering shipping emissions on EU/EEA voyages. Companies must surrender EUAs to cover their applicable emissions.
2. What is an EUA?
A European Union Allowance (EUA) is the tradeable compliance instrument used under EU ETS. One EUA represents one tonne of CO₂ emissions.
3. What is the difference between EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime?
EU ETS puts a price on emissions, while FuelEU Maritime regulates the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used onboard. Both affect fuel choices, voyage economics and compliance.
4. Who is responsible for EU ETS costs?
Responsibility depends on the charter party and contractual terms. Costs may sit with the owner, charterer or be shared between them.
5. When is the next EU ETS surrender deadline?
The deadline is 30 September 2026 for 70% of 2025 emissions, and 30 September 2027 for 100% of 2026 emissions.
6. Are EUAs the same as carbon credits?
No. EUAs are mandatory compliance instruments under EU law, while carbon credits are generally voluntary instruments linked to emissions-reduction projects.
Key emissions terminology
EU ETS
The EU Emissions Trading System, a mandatory emissions trading scheme covering shipping emissions within its scope.
EUA
A European Union Allowance, the tradeable compliance instrument representing one tonne of CO₂ emissions.
Surrender deadline
The date by which a company must surrender enough EUAs to cover its verified emissions.
GHG intensity
The greenhouse gas emissions associated with each unit of energy used onboard, a key metric regulated by FuelEU Maritime.
Pooling
An arrangement allowing vessels to combine their FuelEU compliance balances, with surpluses from some vessels offsetting deficits on others.
Union Registry
The EU’s official online system for holding, transferring and surrendering EUAs.
Verified emissions
Emissions data checked and confirmed by an accredited verifier.
FuelEU penalty
A financial penalty that may apply when a vessel does not meet its FuelEU Maritime GHG intensity requirements.
Non-compliance penalty
A financial penalty that may apply when required EUAs are not surrendered by the applicable deadline.