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EU ETS Shipping Compliance

EU ETS Compliance Made Easy with OceanScore

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was extended to maritime transport in 2024. Shipping companies calling at EU ports must monitor, report, and surrender EU Allowances (EUAs) for verified CO₂ emissions.

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Key requirements for shipping under EU ETS

Phased implementation: 40% of emissions covered in 2024, 70% in 2025, 100% from 2026.
Scope: CO₂ emissions from voyages between EU ports, and 50% of voyages between the EU and third countries.
Annual surrender: Companies must surrender EUAs each September based on verified emissions from the previous year.
Cost impact: EUA prices have been volatile, directly affecting compliance budgets.

Managing EU ETS doesn’t have to mean complexity. With OceanScore’s Compliance Manager, you get full control over emissions tracking, EUA trading, and stakeholder coordination — or let us handle it for you.

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Why EU ETS matters

EU ETS is the first carbon pricing scheme applied to international shipping. For owners and managers, it creates a direct financial exposure that depends on emissions, contracts, and EUA prices.

With OceanScore's Compliance Manager, you don't only monitor every detail of your emissions data and EUA position in real time, but also track activity and responsibilities across the full cycle.

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Advanced EUA Trading, Built In

To comply, companies must purchase EUAs, but price volatility and contract disputes make this complex. On OceanScore’s platform, you can trade with flexibility, precision, and confidence.

Access a fully integrated EUA trading solution with competitive pricing.
Plan and execute trades in alignment with real-time emissions data.
Maintain control over timing, pricing, and volume - all in one platform.

Full-Service Support from EU-Based Experts

Let us handle compliance - or call on us when it counts.

Fully outsource ETS management to OceanScore’s customer success team

Rely on a dedicated EU-based customer service team for fast, knowledgeable support.

Stay compliant without growing your internal workload.

Make EU ETS compliance efficient - not exhausting.

Automate key processes from data collection to EUA settlement, connect owners, operators, and charterers through one centralized workflow, and eliminate manual effort while reducing friction across all parties.

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FAQs

Stay informed on EU ETS Maritime compliance, pooling strategies, and costsaving opportunities. Explore insights from OceanScore:

What is the EU ETS for shipping?

The EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) was extended to shipping in 2024. Companies calling at EU ports must monitor, report, and surrender EU Allowances (EUAs) for verified CO₂ emissions.

Which voyages fall under the EU ETS?

The EU ETS covers 100% of emissions from voyages between EU ports, and 50% of emissions from voyages between an EU port and a non-EU port. It applies to vessels above 5,000 GT.

When do shipping companies need to surrender EUAs?

EUAs must be surrendered each year by 30 September, based on verified emissions from the previous year. For example, 2024 emissions must be reported and covered with allowances in September 2025.

How are EUAs traded and priced?

EUAs can be purchased on carbon markets. Prices are volatile, which makes timing and strategy critical. OceanScore integrates EUA trading into its platform, so companies can track needs in real time and secure competitive prices with trusted partners.

Who is responsible for EU ETS compliance – owners, charterers, or managers?

Legally, the Document of Compliance (DOC) holder is responsible. But costs can be passed on through charter-party agreements. This makes transparent cost allocation and invoicing essential to avoid disputes.

What happens if a company does not comply with EU ETS?

Non-compliance can lead to significant financial penalties, enforcement actions, and even denial of port entry. Proper monitoring, reporting, and timely EUA surrender are critical to avoiding these risks.

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What Top Companies Say About OceanScore

"As Victoria Marine Ship Management, we have chosen Oceanscore as a reliable partner in order to be able to offer our customers the best possible service with a view to the demanding EU ETS requirements. We are convinced that the product solution will meet the requirements set"

Sven Kruse

Managing Director

"We use OceanScore to simplify our ETS management, allowing us to keep focused on our own core services"

Andreas Hetzer

DPA

"Being a smaller shipowner, we had to look for a holistic and an efficient solution to properly manage our emissions. OceanScore partnering with StormGeo, we found their solution best suited to prepare for the upcoming challenges on our path to a more sustainable and greener future"

Marnie Merillon

Business Manager, OKEE

"We have looked at different approaches to manage our ETS exposure. OceanScore convinced us not only with their workflows – their service centre has proven to be extremely helpful. We know OceanScore’s team and feel comfortable using their software solution"

Matthias Bloete

Director Finance and Corporate Development

"Norbulk Shipping are delighted to have Oceanscore as our partners to assist our Clients with the challenges and complexities of the EU ETS regulations allowing the process to be managed in an efficient manner"

Walter Woodage

CEO at Norbulk

"Harren Group plans to offer its shipmanagement customers the OceanScore solution, to manage the complexity of the EU ETS regulation and to avoid unnecessary risks"

Nils Aden

MD Harren Group

"In this current dynamic regulatory environment, we have found OceanScore to be a valuable tool to assist our efforts in ensuring an optimal balance between vessel performance and EUA allocation"

Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC)

MSC

"OceanScore’s ETS Manager enables South End Tanker Management to keep their clients and stakeholders up to date in maintaining a clear overview of the emissions generated and EUAs required"

Bart van Dijk

TSI

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