FuelEU Maritime Introduction With a fast approaching deadline of 31 August 2024, we discuss the key aspects of the incoming FuelEU Maritime Regulation and remind Members of other important upcoming dates. Articles David Griffiths Published: July 16, 2024 Contact author Download article pdf Background  With an implementation date of 1 January 2025, applicable to cargo and passenger vessels above 5,000 GT, FuelEU Maritime (the “ Regulations ”) are approaching at speed, with the submission of the FuelEU Monitoring Plan (the “ Plan ”) due on 31 August 2024. The Regulations are a key part of the EU’s ‘Fit for 55’ policy, and sit alongside other EU enacted measures, such as the EU Emissions Trading System (“ EU ETS ”), CII ratings, EEXI and EEDI. These measures aim to reduce Greenhouse Gas (“ GHG ”) emissions by at least 55% by 2030, when compared to 1990 levels.  Akin to the EU ETS, which was implemented on 1 January 2024, the Regulations GHG intensity requirements will apply to 100% of energy used on voyages and port calls within the EU/ EEA, and 50% of energy used on voyages into or out of the EU/EEA. The EU’s list of transhipment ports shall apply to vessels under the Regulations, with the aim of curtailing any attempts to ‘game the system’ by making evasive calls in nearby non-EU ports (less than 300 NM from an EU/EEA port). The list of transhipment ports will be reviewed every two years, with the next review scheduled to take place between October and December 2025. In further developments, a provisional agreement was reached on 22 March 2023 between the European Council and the European Parliament to introduce various amendments to the Regulations, including a cold ironing requirement when supplying onshore power to ships of a certain type, in port. This requirement will enter into force in 2030. A gradual reduction The GHG intensity requirements are stated as a percentage reduction relative to a 2020 baseline reference value of 91.16 gCO2e/MJ. The reduct