The maritime sector is set to navigate a transformative period in 2025, marked by a wave of regulatory changes focusing on decarbonisation, safety, and technological advancements.
Below, we highlight some of the key regulations shaping the industry's future.
From 1 January 2025, the FuelEU Maritime comes into effect, requiring ships over 5,000 GT to record the greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity of their operations. Companies must collect data on fuel and energy consumption for each EU voyage between 1 January and 31 December.
FuelEU Maritime incentivizes the transition to alternative fuels. While the regulation does dictate the specific fuels that must be used, it sets a GHG intensity target that needs to be met by the fuel mix.
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Starting on January 1 2025, the EU ETS will cover 70% of the maritime sector's emissions, up from 40% in 2024. This extension requires ship operators to acquire and surrender emission allowances, increasing operational costs and possibly encouraging the adoption of energy-efficient technologies.
Additionally, the EU-Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (EU-MRV) system will extend to general cargo ships and offshore vessels of 400 GT and above.
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Singapore will become the first port globally to implement digital bunkering at scale for all bunker operations. The Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) has announced that effective 1 April 2025, all bunker suppliers in the Port of Singapore will be required to provide digital bunkering services and issue electronic Bunker Delivery Notes (e-BDNs) as the default standard.
This initiative aims to enhance transparency and efficiency in bunkering operations, streamlining data sharing between buyers and sellers, reducing the risk of fraud, and potentially saving the industry significant time and resources.
The Mediterranean Sea will become an emissions control area (ECA) under IMO regulation MEPC.261(79), effective 1 May 2025. Ships transiting this area must adhere to stricter limits on sulphur oxides and particulate matter.
Vessels will need to use compliant fuels with a sulphur content of 0.1% or have an approved exhaust gas cleaning system (EGCS). Clear bunker delivery notes confirming sulphur content must be obtained, and accurate records maintained in the Oil Record Book Part I.
Additionally, vessels must develop and implement a written procedure for fuel changeover, considering the time required to switch entirely to compliant fuels.
We are always on the lookout for new ways of helping our customers and suppliers establish safer industry standards.
