Fuel EU - The Basics
Fuel EU - The Basics
Key Features of the Fuel-EU Regulation 1. Emission Intensity Requirements: The regulation mandates that ships must adhere to specific GHG intensity thresholds for the energy they use. This threshold will begin with a 2% reduction in 2025, gradually increasing to an ambitious 80% reduction by 2050, using 2020 levels as the baseline. 2. Scope of Applicability: The regulation covers 100% of the energy consumed during voyages within the EU/EEA. Additionally, it applies to 50% of the energy used on voyages to and from EU/EEA ports, mirroring the applicability of the EU Emissions Trading System (EU-ETS). 3. Onshore Power Supply Requirements: To further reduce emissions, the regulation requires passenger and container ships to connect to onshore power supplies at major EU ports when docked for more than two hours. This requirement will take effect in 2030 and will expand to include all ports with onshore power capabilities by 2035.
To comply with the Fuel-EU Regulation, vessels will need to prepare a Fuel EU Plan. Most of the data required for this plan is already available through the vessels' Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) systems. However, additional data will be necessary, including: 1. Energy Conversion Systems: A description of the energy conversion systems installed onboard, along with their related power capacity (in megawatts). 2. Onshore Power Supply Standards: For certain ship categories, a description of the standards and characteristics of equipment for connection to Onshore Power Supply (OPS) or zero-emission technology. 3. Planned Energy Sources: A description of the planned sources of energy that will be used onboard while in navigation and at berth. 4. Wind-Assisted Propulsion: A description of any wind-assisted propulsion equipment for ships equipped with such technology.Additionally, a detailed control system must be prepared to manage data flow and address any gaps associated with the additional data covered by the plan. This can be developed as an extension of the risk assessments required as part of the MRV plan.
