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Rules for the administration of shipping companies by administering authorities under the EU Emissions Trading System

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This Implementing Regulation establishes the detailed rules relating to the administration of shipping companies by administering authorities under the EU ETS Directive (Directive 2003/87/EC), including in relation to the attribution of companies to administering authorities.

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ID: 13868

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9 responses

European shipowners seek clarification on EU emissions trading compliance

European Community Shipowners' Associations, 28 Sept 2023

The association requests clear wording on legal consequences when shipping companies fail obligations, specific provisions for non-EU ship management companies established in Member States, and a process for advance declaration of responsible entities. They propose amendments allowing determination of registration based on establishment address and a December 2023 deadline for voluntary declarations.
This would provide legal certainty and avoid practical complications in ETS implementation.

World Shipping Council backs EU rules clarifying ETS compliance responsibility

World Shipping Council, 27 Sept 2023

The organization supports the implementing regulation as drafted, stating it provides clarity for compliance and enforcement while allowing flexibility in assigning responsibility. They emphasize the rules align with existing regulations and make explicit the necessary steps for shipowners to delegate ETS obligations.
This reduces administrative uncertainty and allows companies flexibility in delegating compliance responsibilities.

Costa Cruises seeks clarity on EU ETS administrative rules

Costa Cruises, 28 Sept 2023

The company urges alignment between maritime regulations to ensure legal consistency. They request clarification on whether administration is based on shipowners or technical managers.
Specific regulatory guidance would help the company avoid operational hurdles and implementation errors.

Greek Shipowners urge clarity for EU-established foreign firms

Union of Greek Shipowners - ΕΝΩΣΙΣ ΕΛΛΗΝΩΝ ΕΦΟΠΛΙΣΤΩΝ, 26 Sept 2023

The UGS proposes that the country of registration be based on the address of establishment. This addresses management companies incorporated in a non-EU country but established in a Member State.
This prevents practical complications for non-EU companies established within the European Union.

Consultation response

MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A., 28 Sept 2023

Please see enclosed document.

Consultation response

The Norwegian Shipowners' Association, 28 Sept 2023

The Norwegian Shipowners Association supports the proposed model for assigning responsibility for ETS obligations. Compared to earlier models considered, this model defines a clearer chain of responsibility, while maintaining a degree of flexibility between parties. As to the draft Article 1 par. 2…

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ASSOCIATION DES PRODUCTEURS AFRICAINS DE BANANES ET AUTRES FRUITS, 28 Sept 2023

Afruibana est lassociation panafricaine des producteurs et exportateurs africains de bananes de Côte dIvoire, du Cameroun et du Ghana. Dans le cadre de relations commerciales remontant parfois à plus dun siècle, les membres de notre association exportent chaque année près de 600 000 tonnes de…

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BIMCO, 28 Sept 2023

Thank you for allowing us to comment on the draft act setting out the rules for the administration of shipping companies by administering authorities under the EU Emissions Trading System. Kindly find our response to the call for feedback in the document attached.

Consultation response

Japanese Shipowners' Association, 25 Sept 2023

As the Japanese Shipowners' Association, we represent 136 member shipping companies. In that respect, we provide feedback on the proposed draft text for the application of Directive 2003/87/EC regarding the administration of shipping companies by administering authorities in respect of a shipping…