Are non-EU ships also covered? What about small ships?
The Regulation will cover all types of ships above 5000 gross tons with the exception of
the following categories, which are fully exempted: warships, naval ships, ships for
catching or processing fish, ships not propelled by mechanical means, yachts and
government ships for non-commercial purposes.
Based on the principles of non-discrimination and flag neutrality, the Regulation will apply
to any such ship calling at any EU port, irrespective of where it is registered.
The 5000 gross ton threshold means that only large ships emitting significant levels of
emissions will be covered. The threshold has been selected after a careful and objective
analysis aimed at avoiding administrative burdens on small and medium-sized ships which
do not produce significant emissions. The Commission estimates that the MRV
requirements will apply to 90% of the CO2 emissions arising from voyages to, from and
between EU ports, and to around 55% of ships calling at EU ports.
Source: European Commission Back to all F.A.Q.
the following categories, which are fully exempted: warships, naval ships, ships for
catching or processing fish, ships not propelled by mechanical means, yachts and
government ships for non-commercial purposes.
Based on the principles of non-discrimination and flag neutrality, the Regulation will apply
to any such ship calling at any EU port, irrespective of where it is registered.
The 5000 gross ton threshold means that only large ships emitting significant levels of
emissions will be covered. The threshold has been selected after a careful and objective
analysis aimed at avoiding administrative burdens on small and medium-sized ships which
do not produce significant emissions. The Commission estimates that the MRV
requirements will apply to 90% of the CO2 emissions arising from voyages to, from and
between EU ports, and to around 55% of ships calling at EU ports.
Source: European Commission Back to all F.A.Q.
