Maritime Decarbonization Compliance Consultancy
The maritime decarbonization regulatory landscape is complex and fast-moving. SEACOTEC provides expert consultancy to keep your fleet compliant across all major frameworks — now and in the future.
The Regulatory Landscape
Shipowners and operators now face overlapping decarbonization obligations from multiple regulators. Missing a deadline or misunderstanding scope can result in significant fines, port bans or reputational damage.
EU ETS
EU Emissions Trading System — CO₂ allowance obligation for ships calling at EU/EEA ports. 100% coverage from 2026.
FuelEU Maritime
GHG intensity limits on fuel used onboard EU-connected voyages. In force from 2025 with targets tightening to 2050.
UK ETS
UK-specific emissions trading scheme for ships visiting UK ports — running in parallel with EU ETS for dual-market operators from 1 July 2026.
IMO DCS / CII
IMO Data Collection System and Carbon Intensity Indicator — global frameworks affecting ships trading outside EU/UK waters.
Maritime Compliance Timeline
Key regulatory milestones every shipowner needs to track
EU ETS Phase-in Begins
Shipping enters the EU Emissions Trading System. 40% of allowances must be surrendered for voyages within the EEA.
In forceFuelEU Maritime
FuelEU Maritime Regulation enters into force — GHG intensity limits apply to vessels ≥5,000 GT. EU ETS enters phase 2: 70% of allowances.
In forceEU ETS 100% Phase-in
100% of verified emissions from EEA voyages must be covered by EU Allowances (EUAs). Compliance pressure increases significantly.
UK ETS Introduction
All shipping companies operating in the United Kingdom face UKAs obligations.
Possible IMO-Net-Zero framework introduction
IMO-Net-Zero will change the world of shipping. Not only the operators trading in EU/EEA will face financial consequences anymore.
IMO 30% Reduction Target
IMO revised GHG Strategy: at least 30% reduction in total GHG emissions from shipping vs 2008. Net-Zero Framework milestones accelerate.
IMO Net-Zero Goal
International shipping to reach net-zero GHG emissions by or around 2050. Uptake of zero/near-zero fuels and technologies required at scale.
Our Decarbonization Compliance Services
SEACOTEC has been supporting shipowners with MRV and decarbonization compliance since the first EU MRV reporting year. We combine regulatory expertise with purpose-built digital tools.
- EU MRV / UK MRV / IMO DCS monitoring plan setup and annual reporting
- Full-scope EU ETS & UK ETS compliance management
- FuelEU Maritime monitoring, reporting and pooling strategy
- CII rating management and improvement planning
- SEEMP II & III preparation and verification coordination
- Verifier coordination and THETIS-MRV submissions
- Financial impact analysis — EUAs, FuelEU compliance balance
- Fleet-wide compliance dashboards and regulatory obligations monitoring
- Access to all compliance documents and ship's certificates in SEACODOCK
- Training and crew awareness programs
Why SEACOTEC?
We combine deep regulatory knowledge with our own purpose-built software — giving you both the expertise and the tools to stay ahead.
336+ vessels managed
We manage MRV/DCS compliance for over 336 vessels across multiple flag states and vessel types.
Own software platform
SEACOSTAR is our integrated compliance platform — built by maritime experts for maritime operators.
Single point of contact
One team handles all your decarbonization frameworks — no need to juggle multiple consultants or software vendors.
Since day one of MRV
We have been supporting clients since the first EU MRV reporting year — no learning curve, just proven expertise.
Let's build your compliance strategy together
Whether you manage one vessel or a large fleet, our team will map out your full regulatory exposure and build a plan to meet every deadline.