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Fuel & Decarbonization
EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, the IMO Net-Zero Framework, alternative fuels and efficiency technology — the cost of carbon and how operators manage it.
Coverage
How AI is changing maritime operations — the practical version
AI is reshaping maritime operations through voyage routing, predictive maintenance, fuel efficiency, and automated inspections.
FuelEU Maritime: the shipowner's compliance strategy playbook
FuelEU Maritime compliance strategy: trading positions, penalty mechanics, banking, borrowing and pooling for 2026-2030 decisions.
What is maritime technology? A field guide for shipowners and operators
Maritime technology encompasses systems determining fuel costs, charter eligibility and compliance risk for shipowners and operators.
AI weather routing moves from promise to numbers: 5.3% average fuel cut in 2024 trials
AI weather routing in 2024 trials cut fuel consumption by average 5.3% across eight vessels, with vendors guaranteeing minimum 3% savings.
The dual-fuel newbuild wave: ammonia finds its natural home on gas carriers
Ammonia dual-fuel designs advance fastest on gas carriers as LNG maintains lead in 2025 alternative-fuelled newbuild orders.
The tightening triangle for bulkers: CII, biofouling and ballast water
Dry bulk carriers face converging compliance challenges from carbon-intensity ratings, biofouling regimes and ballast water requirements.
EU ETS hits 100%: full carbon pricing lands on container trades
EU ETS reaches 100% coverage on container trades from January 1, 2026, including methane and nitrous oxide emissions pricing.
FuelEU Maritime's first day of reckoning: a €640/tonne penalty, or pooling?
FuelEU Maritime's first verification period closes with €640/tonne CO₂e penalty or pooling options available to shipping companies.
IMO Net-Zero Framework: a global carbon price heads to a 4 December vote
IMO's net-zero framework combining emission limits and carbon pricing for ships above 5,000 GT is scheduled to resume its adoption vote on 4 December 2026, contingent on MEPC 85.
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