Fuel and emissions monitoring service EmissionLink, a member of Columbia Group, is simplifying the emissions management process, with a series of advanced solutions ahead of the Fuel EU Maritime regulations, due to come into effect in January 2025.
The solutions are intended to help maritime operators navigate the added complexities that FuelEU introduces to daily operations. Leveraging insights and lessons learned from the successful implementation of the EU Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS), EmissionLink has developed an enhanced approach to compliance management, tailored to address the specific challenges of the FuelEU Maritime regulation.
The FuelEU Maritime regulation aims to reduce GHG emissions from the shipping sector, by promoting the use of cleaner fuels and energy by setting maximum limits on the yearly GHG intensity of the energy used by a ship. The limits will become more ambitious over time, from a decrease of 2% in 2025 to as much as 80% by 2050, to stimulate and reflect the expected developments in technology and the increased production of renewable and low-carbon fuels.
In a bid to simplify emissions management and support the global shipping industry, Emission Link now enhances digital tools and AI processes through the integration of EDMS (Emission Data Management Services) from the POCR (Performance Optimisation Control Room). This synergy is designed to simplify emissions management, making FuelEU compliance seamless for maritime operators and to provide tools and solutions to navigate smarter and greener.
Philippos Ioulianou, Columbia Group Director of Energy and Renewables, said: “At EmissionLink, our mission is to be a dependable partner for the maritime industry during this transition. We offer an integrated suite of solutions to ensure compliance, minimise risks, and empower ship owners to thrive in an increasingly sustainable and competitive market.”
In a further enhancement to the service, EmissionLink will offer a pooling option, empowering shipowners to offset their compliance exposure by managing vessels under a shared compliance framework. This approach optimises GHG intensity management, offering greater efficiency and cost reduction.
EmissionLink has already played a role in assisting shipowners with the submission of FuelEU Monitoring Plans. Its AI-driven platform and expert services enable clients to optimise their compliance processes through seamless monitoring, reporting, and data analytics setting a reliable standard for navigating emissions management.
EmissionLink supports clients in developing strategic green initiatives by providing accurate emissions forecasts and actionable insights to reduce compliance costs. Clients benefit from expert guidance on fuel strategies, advanced technologies, and flexible solutions, enabling them to proactively mitigate risks and operate with greater efficiency and ease.
Image: Philippos Ioulianou, Columbia Group Director Energy and Renewables (credit: Columbia Group)
