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Port of Marseille

The Port of Marseille, headquartering CMA CGM, committed themselves, by signing a Blue Charter, to respecting rules that are much more stringent than national and international regulations. These include the use of shore power from 2025 for ships fitted with the equipment.

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TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of TotalEnergies with regards to maritime sustainability.

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Carbon Tax Worldwide

The Global Pricing Dashboard made by the World Bank is one of the most complete overviews carbon pricing initiatives worldwide. 23.17% of all global greenhouse gas emissions were covered in 2022. Only EU ETS aims to incorporate shipping emissions at the moment, others are expected to follow suit.

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CMA CGM

CMA CGM has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of CMA CGM with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Port of Los Angeles

One of the most stringent ports in the world regarding shore power, which is mandatory by 2027 for all vessels by authority of CARB.

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China

China officially aims for carbon neutrality “before 2060”. With legislation on carbon tax and fuel specifications upcoming but not yet active in the foreseeable years, main focus has been on the development of shore power infrastructure but the technology remains under-utilized in ports in the country.

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Netherlands

Learn more about the targets, ambitions and upcoming rules and regulations of the Netherlands with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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IMO Regulations on Sustainability

IMO aims for 11% carbon intensity reduction per 2026, 40% in 2030 and 70% reduction in 2050. MARPOL and MEPC are key regulatory bodies within IMO. Virtually all rules and regulations apply to vessels of 5.000 GT and above. The most important rules and regulations for shipowners to comply with are SEEMP (includes DCS and CII), EEXI/EEDI and Emission Controlled Areas (ECAs).

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IMO Carbon Price

A global carbon tax has been proposed by an IMO working group, but the costs and effective date are far from known. Learn what is known about the proposed pricing here.

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Sydney Harbour Cruise Ship Emissions SOx

Cruise ships capable of accommodating more than 100 passengers in Sydney Harbour are required to limit emissions of sulphur oxides when berthing (maximum 0.10% m/m). It is like a mini-ECA in Sidney waters. Learn more here.

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China Coastal Low Carbon Fuel Regulations

China’s coastal shipping sector is to implement low-carbon marine fuel regulations no later than 2030. Learn more about the low-carbon fuel regulations in China here.

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China ETS

China’s national ETS – the world’s largest in terms of covered emissions – started operating in 2021. Shipping is not included, for the moment. Learn more about ETS here.

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Fjords Zero Emissions

Emissions from cruise ships and ferries in World Heritage Fjords are to be zero by 2026 latest. Read more here.

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ETD

The ETD is the principal taxing scheme used for fossil and low-carbon fuels in EU. Fossil fuels will be taxed more, and renewable low-carbon fuels will receive incentives, including shore power.

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RED

RED targets supply side - production - of fuels in the EU, aiming for a 40% energy share from renewable sources by 2030.

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AFIR

AFIR targets the supply side of marine infrastructure and fuels in the EU, mandating the use of low-carbon fuels and shore power by 2030.

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EU MRV

EU MRV is the CO2 reporting system in Europe, used for carbon tax determination. It is applicable to vessels of 5000 GT and above. It is expected to apply to 400 GT and above. Learn more about EU MRV here.

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ECA (Emission Control Area)

ECAs (Emission Control Areas) are sea areas that limit SOx or NOx emissions. Currently there are several ECAs active in North America and Europe. Learn more about ECAs here.

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Global Sulphur Limit

For ships operating outside Emission Control Areas (ECAs), the limit for sulphur content of fuel oil is 0.50% m/m (mass by mass). Learn more about the global sulphur limit for shipping here.

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Port of Singapore

Learn all about the sustainable ambitions of the Port of Singapore, in particular with regards to shore power.

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HBE (Hernieuwbare Brandstof Eenheden)

In the Netherlands, ‘Renewable Fuel Units’ (HBEs) are an economic incentive to gradually expand the use of green energy in transport and the reduction of greenhouse gasses. Fossil fuel producers are required to purchase HBEs from green fuel producers. The market is controlled by the Dutch Emission Authority. You can make up to €0.20 per green kWh sold. Learn more about HBEs here.

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PAS (Programma Aanpak Stikstof)

The Programma Aanpak Stikstof (PAS) is a Dutch law that strictly prohibits the deposition of NOx on environmental protection areas in the Netherlands. Impact on maritime operations can be severe - in particular for wind farm construction - required 80% NOx reduction on top of Tier III restrictions. Learn more about PAS here.

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Port of Amsterdam

Port of Amsterdam has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050 but plans on a zero-emission zone of the inner city by 2025. Learn more about Port of Amsterdam’s sustainable ambitions and shore power here.

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Shanghai Port

Port of Shanghai has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2060. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Shanghai with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Port of Hamburg

Port of Hamburg has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2040. It is one of the most ambitious ports in terms of sustainability in the world and has an installed capacity of 72 MVA of shore power by 2024. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Port of Hamburg here.

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SEEMP II

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan II (SEEMP II) is the updated version of the first SEEMP. It includes to obligation of vessels of 5000 GT and above to input CO2 data into the IMO Data Collection System (DCS). Learn more about SEEMP II and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.

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United Kingdom

Learn all about the targets, ambitions and upcoming rules and regulations of the Unites Kingdom with regards to maritime sustainability.

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Rosneft

Rosneft has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more about the targets and ambitions of Rosneft with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Sinopec

Sinopec has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Sinopec with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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PetroChina

PetroChina has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of PetroChina with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Petronas

Petronas has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Petronas with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Petrobras

Petrobras has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more the targets and ambitions of Petrobras with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges

Port of Antwerp has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all more about the targets and ambitions of Antwerp with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Chevron

Chevron has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Chevron with regards to maritime sustainability.

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ExxonMobil

ExxonMobil has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of ExxonMobil with regards to maritime sustainability.

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Aramco

Aramco has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Aramco with regards to maritime sustainability.

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BP

BP has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of BP with regards to maritime sustainability.

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Shell

Shell has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Shell with regards to maritime sustainability.

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Ørsted

Ørsted has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2025 (Scope 1) and 2040 (Scope 3). Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Ørsted with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Hapag-Lloyd

Hapag-Lloyd has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Hapag-Lloyd with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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COSCO

COSCO has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2060. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of COSCO with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Maersk

Maersk has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Maersk with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Eni

Eni has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2035. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Eni with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Repsol

Repsol has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Repsol with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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MSC

MSC has the ambition to become carbon neutral by 2050. Learn more about the targets and ambitions of Maersk with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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SEEMP III

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan III (SEEMP) is the updated IMO mandated energy efficiency reduction plan. It mandates a carbon reduction, measured by the Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII). 11% Reduction of CO2 is required by 2026, 40% by 2030 and 70% by 2050. Learn more about SEEMP III and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.

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US GHG Tax

It is proposed that carbon pollution from transportation will be taxed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Impact for shipping is unknown as no details are provided.

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US Clean Shipping Act

The US Clean Shipping Act is currently one of the most stringent maritime laws in the world. It requires all vessels above 400 GT to be fully zero emission by 2040 in US waters. In addition, shore power is mandatory as per 2030 for all vessels. Learn more about the Clean Shipping Act here.

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IMO DCS

The IMO Data Collection System (DCS) is the reporting system for IMO that collects data as part of SEEMP II. Ships above 5000 GT are required to yearly input aggregated data to flag state. Impact on operations is limited. Learn more about IMO DCS here.

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UK ETS

Learn all about the United Kingdom Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulatory framework used to determine carbon tax for shipping industry.

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UK MRV

Learn all about the United Kingdom Monitoring, Reporting and Verification regulatory framework used to determine carbon tax for shipping industry.

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Ocean-Going Vessels at Berth Regulation

The Ocean-Going Vessels at Berth (OGVB) regulation in California mandates shore power usage for specific vessel types starting per 2023. Learn all about OGVB and applicable ship types here.

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SEEMP I

The Ship Energy Efficiency Management Procedure (SEEMP) is a - not too stringent - IMO mandated plan to increase energy efficiency and reduce emissions. Learn more about SEEMP and how it impacts your vessel’s operations here.

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Equinor

Learn all about the targets and ambitions of Equinor with regards to maritime sustainability.

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United States

The US Clean Shipping Act is the most stringent law in terms of maritime sustainability, mandating all vessels to be zero emission by 2040 and obliging shore power while moored by 2030. Learn more about the targets, ambitions and upcoming rules and regulations of the Unites States with regards to maritime sustainability here.

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Port of Rotterdam

Learn all about Port of Rotterdam’s sustainable ambitions, in particular with regards to shore power.

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CII

The Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) is a rating to determine carbon intensity of your vessel by IMO. It is part of SEEMP III and mandates a reduction of 11% by 2026 and 70% by 2050. Learn more about CII and how it affects your vessel’s operations here.

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FuelEU Maritime

FuelEU Maritime is one of the most stringent upcoming laws on maritime sustainability, enforcing strict fuel reduction targets in combination with penalties on fuel combustion and shore power obligations for container and passenger ships.