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Tackle EU ETS Carbon Market with Confidence

As 2024 draws to a close, it marks a pivotal year for the EU ETS Carbon Market, especially with the shipping sector now under its scope. Prices for EUAs have remained in a narrow range, and with year-end compliance deadlines approaching, it’s time to reassess your strategy. OceanScore, in collaboration with our trading partner RWE, […]

Written by OceanScore

Posted on November 13, 2024

Key Highlights:

Price Stability: EU ETS Front December EUAs down ~13% YoY, trading within a firm range.
Shipping Sector’s Impact: First year under ETS with partial compliance required.
Regulatory Deadlines: Extended timelines for EUA surrender and significant market opportunities.

What’s Next?

Consolidate your market insights.
Leverage opportunities around year-end volatility.
Prepare for an ambitious 2025 with stricter compliance targets.

Our trading partner, RWE, has compiled an essential year-end report to help you navigate these final weeks with confidence.

OceanScore is here to guide you through every step of your decarbonization journey. Ready to close those open positions?

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Compliance Manager 2.4: Advancing Maritime Compliance with Speed and Precision

Nearly 1.000 vessels are already using OceanScore’s Compliance Manager to manage their FuelEU Maritime processes and to secure the needed…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on April 25, 2025

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EU Ports Strategy 2026: What It Means for Port Emissions, Digitalisation and Decarbonisation

The EU Ports Strategy 2026 sets clear priorities for emissions reduction, digitalisation and resilience. As ports move from ambition to…

Written by Damla Hasenclever

Posted on April 16, 2026

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OceanScore models price scenario for FuelEU pooling as alternative to penalties

OceanScore provides insights on compliance surpluses and price clarity for FuelEU Maritime's pooling mechanism, offering shipping companies cost-effective compliance solutions.

Written by OceanScore

Posted on August 17, 2024

Asian shipping companies confront rising EU ETS costs, with major impacts on compliance and emissions trading.

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Asian shipowners face hefty emissions liabilities of €1bn for EU-bound voyages

Asian shipowners with vessels sailing to and from Europe are likely to face estimated emissions liabilities of over €1 billion…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on April 12, 2024

EU ETS compliance: Setting up a Maritime Operator Holding Account (MOHA) and Union Registry trading account for shipping companies.

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Setting up accounts for EUAs

Shipping companies operating under the EU ETS will be required to open a Maritime Operator Holding Account (MOHA) for the…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on April 10, 2024

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How Ports Benefit from the Environmental Ship Index (ESI)

The Environmental Ship Index (ESI) is a global port incentive scheme governed by IAPH, helping ports incentivise ships that perform…

Written by Damla Hasenclever

Posted on March 12, 2026

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EU ETS Best Practices for Shipping: Lessons Learned After Implementation

OceanScore has been assessing early experiences as companies adapt to the EU ETS post-implementation, based on feedback from over 70…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on July 10, 2024

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ETS data tracking and transparency key to managing compliance risk as EU ETS deadline looms, says OceanScore

OceanScore helps shipping companies navigate EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime compliance with real-time exposure tracking, automated compliance management, and ERP-based…

Written by OceanScore

Posted on February 20, 2025