What impact does this have?
FuelEU will not apply to Norway and Iceland, the two maritime States that are EEA members, but not EU Member States. They will be considered as third countries, in the same way as other States that are not EU Member States.
From 1 January 2025 (until further notice), this means at the very least:
• 50% of energy used on voyages between ports of call in Norway or Iceland and ports of call in EU Member States, and vice versa, will be subject to FuelEU.
• Voyages within Norwegian or Icelandic waters will not be covered by FuelEU.
• Voyages between Norway and Iceland will not be covered by FuelEU.
• Voyages between Norway or Iceland and other third countries will not be covered by FuelEU.
When will FuelEU apply in Norway and Iceland?
This is still to be confirmed. Lloyd’s Register will provide any updates via Class News.
Ports, islands and passenger ships with exemptions
FuelEU Maritime permits specific routes and ports in respect of the energy used on voyages performed by passenger ships (other than cruise passenger ships) between ports of call located on an island with fewer than 200,000 inhabitants within a Member State, to be exempted. It also allows the energy used during their stay within the ports of call to be exempted. Passenger ships providing maritime transport services under public service obligations or public service contracts on specific routes between mainland and island ports may also be exempted.
Denmark, Greece, Italy, and Malta have agreed exemptions for certain ports, islands and passenger ships in accordance with Article 2(3) and (6) of Regulation (EU) 2023/1805.
Source: Lloyd’s Register
