Regulation updates
What changed in shipping's carbon rules, newest first. Follow by RSS.
Calculators and guides for every rule
CII, EU ETS, FuelEU, UK ETS and Net-Zero Framework calculators, a CII page per ship type, the compliance calendar and the EU MRV data by ship type are now open to all.
IMO Net-Zero Framework: still not adopted
The adoption decision adjourned in October 2025 has not been taken. Reports place the resumed session in late 2026. The figures on our page remain a scenario.
UK ETS covers shipping from today
Ships of 5,000 GT and above on UK domestic voyages and in UK ports are in the UK ETS under SI 2026/392. Allowances for 2026 are due by 30 April 2028.
EU ETS: 100% surrendered, methane and nitrous oxide counted
From the 2026 emissions year the phase-in ends and CH₄ and N₂O count as CO₂-equivalent, which matters most for LNG-fuelled ships.
IMO adjourns the Net-Zero Framework vote by a year
The extraordinary MEPC session voted to adjourn adoption of the draft framework for one year.
IMO DCS amendments in force: SEEMP Part II needs revising
Resolution MEPC.385(81) adds fuel by consumer type, transport work and onshore power to the IMO DCS data.
CII reduction factors set to 2030
MEPC 83 adopted Z factors for 2027 to 2030: 13.625%, 16.25%, 18.875% and 21.5%.
FuelEU Maritime applies
Ships above 5,000 GT calling at EU and EEA ports must keep the GHG intensity of their energy at or below 89.34 gCO₂e/MJ.
EU ETS, FuelEU, CII and UK ETS for each ship, from the public register or your own data.