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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Rotterdam
Learn all about Port of Rotterdam’s sustainable ambitions, in particular with regards to shore power.
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.
EU ETS Maritime
EU ETS will serve as a carbon tax for the maritime industry. At current price level, it will increase fuel cost by at least €200 - €300 per mT fuel.