🔍 Did you know that certain routes and ports qualify for exemptions until December 31, 2029?
If yoFuelEU Maritime: Exemptions for Ports, Routes, and Islands under Regulation (EU) 2023/1805
FuelEU Maritime introduces specific exemptions valid until 31 December 2029. These exemptions, outlined in Article 2 (points 3 to 6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1805, apply to certain routes, ports, and energy use during stays at ports of call.
Key Exemptions
- Article 2(3): Island Ports
Passenger ships (excluding cruise ships) traveling between ports on islands with fewer than 200,000 permanent residents within a Member State, including energy used during their stay at those ports, qualify for this exemption. - Article 2(4): Outermost Regions
Ships traveling between ports located in outermost regions, as well as energy used during their stays at these ports, are eligible for exemptions under this article. - Article 2(6): Public Service Maritime Transport
Passenger ships providing maritime transport services under specific public service obligations or contracts, including routes between mainland and island ports (e.g., the Spanish cities of Ceuta and Melilla), may also benefit from these exemptions.
Updates from Spain, France, and Portugal
In addition to the provisions already outlined, the European Commission has published updated exemption lists from Spain, France, and Portugal. These lists specify exemptions for ports, islands, passenger ships, and outermost regions under Articles 2(3), 2(4), and 2(6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1805.
• Spain exemptions
• France exemptions
• Portugal exemptions
These updates offer clarity and guidance for ship operators navigating the requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1805.
For more detailed insights, visit our website and explore how these exemptions might apply to your operations. Stay compliant while optimizing your maritime transport strategy!
