- February 25, 2025
- 2025 , Circulars
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Maritime Emissions: Key Deadlines & Activities for 2025 under EU ETS & EU MRV Regulations
C25012 | 25 February 2025
Notice to: Ship Owners / Managers/ Operators/ Surveyors/ Auditors/ Environmental Verifiers:
This circular provides information on the upcoming deadlines and required actions under the EU MRV (Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification) and ETS (Emissions Trading System) Regulations:
By 31 March 2025:
- Vessel Emissions Data:
Ensure that all vessel emissions data for the calendar year 2024 are verified. The corresponding Emissions Report (ER) and Document of Compliance (DOC) shall be available on the THETIS MRV platform.
- Company-Level Emissions Data:
Aggregate emissions data for all vessels under your responsibility, as outlined in the EU MRV Monitoring Plans, must be verified. The related Company Emissions Report (CER) and DOC shall also be accessible on THETIS MRV.
- Registration of emissions in the Union Registry:
Submit the verified CER to your designated Administering Authority (AA) – the EU Member State where your Maritime Operator Holding Account (MOHA) is registered.
- Important note:
Procedures may vary depending on the authority. The AA requires either the MOHA holder or the verifier to enter the previous year’s emissions data into the Union Registry by 31 March of the following year. The AA determines whether the holder or the verifier is responsible for this entry. For further information, please contact Dromon Environmental Division.
By 30 September 2025:
- Surrendering EUAs:
Surrender the required ETS Allowances (EUAs), as determined by the CER verifications, to the Union Registry.
Additional Information:
- Partial Surrendering:
You may surrender EUAs in instalments between 31 March and 30 September, provided the total required amount is surrendered by the final deadline (30 September).
- Verification Non-Compliance:
Companies failing to complete verifications at both vessel and company levels by 31 March 2025, will be restricted from conducting EUA transactions (purchasing or selling) on the Union Registry, as their MOHAs will be blocked by the Administering Authorities.
- Penalty for Non-Surrender:
Failure to fully surrender EUAs by 30 September will result in penalties of EUR 100 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent. Additionally, the European Commission will publicly disclose the names of penalized companies.
- MOHA Account Registration:
Companies without a MOHA account should contact their designated Administering Authority to register before 31 March 2025, to avoid the issues mentioned above.
FAQs and Guidance Notes:
- EU ETS & MRV Guidance for shipping companies:
- https://climate.ec.europa.eu/eu-action/transport/reducing-emissions-shipping-sector/faq-maritime-transport-eu-emissions-trading-system-ets_en
- https://climate.ec.europa.eu/document/download/31875b4f-39b9-4cde-a4e2-fbb8f65ee703_en?filename=policy_transport_shipping_gd1_maritime_en.pdf
Act now
Dromon urges Ship Owners/ Managers/ Operators having ships within the scope of EU ETS and EU MRV Regulations to submit emissions data promptly for a quality check and ensure the timely submission and approval of reports.
Accurate emissions data are essential, as they can significantly affect costs, potential penalties, and financial decisions. Close monitoring of regulatory updates and issued circulars is highly advised.
