FuelEU Maritime Regulation Compliance – Methodology Guide
This document explains how the SIYA FuelEU Maritime Dashboard monitors, calculates, and manages vessel compliance with EU greenhouse gas intensity regulations using real-time operational data and advanced emission analytics.FuelEU Compliance Overview
The SIYA FuelEU Maritime Compliance Platform provides comprehensive monitoring and management of vessel compliance with the European Union’s FuelEU Maritime Regulation, which mandates progressive reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity for ships calling at EU ports. The platform transforms complex regulatory requirements into actionable insights, enabling fleet managers and technical superintendents to proactively manage compliance, optimize fuel strategies, and avoid substantial financial penalties. Regulatory Context: The FuelEU Maritime Regulation (EU 2023/1805) entered into force on January 1, 2025, establishing mandatory GHG intensity limits for vessels above 5,000 gross tonnage engaged in maritime transport to, from, or within EU ports. The regulation requires:-
Progressive GHG Intensity Reductions: Annual percentage reductions from a 2020 baseline
- 2025: 2% reduction target
- 2030: 6% reduction target
- 2035: 14.5% reduction target
- 2040: 31% reduction target
- 2045: 62% reduction target
- 2050: 80% reduction target
- Well-to-Wake Emissions Accounting: Includes both Tank-to-Wake (TTW) and Well-to-Tank (WTT) emissions
- Voyage-Based Compliance: Calculated per voyage with annual aggregation
- Substantial Penalties: Non-compliance penalties up to €2,400 per tonne of CO₂ equivalent deficit
- Flexibility Mechanisms: Pooling, banking, and borrowing of compliance credits
- Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: Track GHG intensity against regulatory targets continuously
- Proactive Risk Management: Identify non-compliance risks early and implement corrective actions
- Fuel Strategy Optimization: Analyze fuel mix scenarios to achieve optimal compliance and cost balance
- Financial Impact Assessment: Calculate potential penalties and quantify compliance costs
- Regulatory Reporting: Generate comprehensive compliance reports for EU authorities
- Fleet-Wide Optimization: Coordinate compliance strategies across multiple vessels
Data Sources
The FuelEU Compliance platform integrates operational and reference data from multiple sources to perform accurate GHG intensity calculations and compliance assessments:1) Noon Reports from Vessels (Primary Operational Data)
Noon reports submitted daily by vessels provide the foundational operational data for GHG calculations:- Fuel Consumption Data: Quantities consumed by fuel type (HFO, MDO, MGO, LNG, Biofuels, etc.)
- Distance Traveled: Nautical miles sailed in 24-hour reporting period
- Voyage Information: Current voyage leg, route, cargo operations
- Port Calls: Arrival and departure times at EU and non-EU ports
- Shore Power Usage: Duration of shore power connection at berth
- Operational Mode: At sea, in port, maneuvering, cargo operations
- Engine Performance: Main engine and auxiliary engine running hours and loads
- Weather Conditions: Sea state, wind speed, currents affecting fuel efficiency
2) ERP Software System (Vessel & Fleet Management)
The enterprise ERP system provides vessel particulars and fleet management data:- Vessel Specifications: IMO numbers, vessel names, gross tonnage, deadweight
- Technical Parameters: Engine types, installed power, propulsion systems
- Trading Patterns: Historical routes, typical port calls, operational profiles
- Fleet Structure: Vessel ownership, management, and operational responsibility
- Bunker Records: Fuel procurement, delivery notes, fuel quality certificates
- Cargo Data: Cargo types, quantities, and transport work performed
3) External Voyage APIs (Position & ETA Data)
Third-party maritime data providers supply real-time vessel tracking and voyage information:- Current Position: Real-time latitude, longitude, and vessel status
- Port Identification: Automatic detection of EU vs. non-EU port calls
- ETA Calculations: Predicted arrival times at next ports
- Voyage Routing: Planned and actual routes with distance calculations
- Port Metadata: EU port classification, shore power availability, compliance requirements
- AIS Data Integration: Automated voyage leg identification and EU water detection
4) Regulatory Reference Data (Emission Factors & Compliance Rules)
The platform maintains comprehensive regulatory reference databases:-
Official Emission Factors: EU-mandated emission factors for all fuel types
- Lower Calorific Value (LCV) in MJ/g of fuel
- CO₂ equivalent Well-to-Tank (WtT) emissions in gCO₂eq/MJ
- Carbon content factors (Cf) for CO₂, CH₄, N₂O
- Carbon slip factors (Cslip) for specific engine types
- Engine-specific factors (ICE, LNG Otto, Fuel Cells)
- Compliance Targets: Annual GHG intensity reduction targets by year
- Penalty Rates: Current penalty amounts per tonne CO₂ equivalent
- Fuel Classifications: Fossil fuels, biofuels, renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO)
- Shore Power Requirements: Minimum connection time thresholds at EU ports
- EU Port Registry: Complete list of ports subject to FuelEU Maritime regulation
5) Derived Analytics (Platform Calculations)
The platform generates additional intelligence through advanced processing:- GHG Intensity Calculations: Well-to-wake emissions per unit of energy (g CO₂e/MJ)
- Compliance Balance: Surplus or deficit against annual targets (g CO₂e)
- Penalty Forecasts: Projected financial penalties based on current performance
- Fuel Mix Optimization: Recommended fuel blending strategies for compliance
- Voyage-Level Compliance: Individual voyage assessment and aggregation
- Trend Analysis: Historical performance and future compliance projections
- What-If Scenarios: Impact modeling for different fuel strategies
Data Flow and Processing
Integration Architecture
The FuelEU Compliance platform follows a sophisticated multi-layer architecture ensuring accurate, real-time GHG intensity calculations and compliance monitoring across the fleet.ETL Processing Pipeline
The comprehensive ETL pipeline transforms raw operational data through multiple stages of validation, calculation, and compliance assessment:Data Processing Stages
Stage 1: Extraction
- Noon Report Parsing: Extract fuel consumption, distance, and operational data from daily reports
- Bunker Records: Pull fuel procurement data including fuel type, quantity, and quality certificates
- Voyage Information: Retrieve route, port calls, and cargo data from ship logs
- Position Tracking: Obtain real-time vessel positions and voyage legs from AIS/API sources
- Emission Factors: Load current regulatory emission factors for all fuel types
- Frequency: Continuous streaming for noon reports; daily batch for supporting data
Stage 2: Transformation
2.1 Data Validation & Cleansing- Verify fuel consumption quantities against bunker inventory
- Validate distance calculations against AIS track data
- Check for missing or anomalous data points
- Correct fuel type nomenclature inconsistencies
- Flag data quality issues for manual review
- Identify port calls at EU member state ports
- Calculate distance sailed within EU waters
- Determine voyage legs subject to FuelEU regulation:
- 100% counted: Voyages between two EU ports
- 50% counted: Voyages from EU port to non-EU port (or vice versa)
- 0% counted: Voyages between two non-EU ports
- Apply shore power connection time requirements
- = Energy content in megajoules (MJ)
- = Mass of fuel consumed in grams (g)
- = Lower Calorific Value in MJ/g (from regulatory tables)
- = Tank-to-wake emissions in g CO₂ equivalent
- = Mass of fuel type consumed in grams
- = Carbon content for CO₂ (g C per g fuel)
- = Carbon content for CH₄ (g C per g fuel)
- = Carbon content for N₂O (g N₂O per g fuel)
- = Molecular weight conversion factor (CO₂/C)
- = Global Warming Potential of methane (28 for 100-year horizon)
- = Global Warming Potential of nitrous oxide (265 for 100-year horizon)
- = Well-to-tank emissions in g CO₂ equivalent
- = Energy content of fuel type in MJ
- = Well-to-tank emission factor in g CO₂eq/MJ (from regulatory tables)
- = GHG intensity in g CO₂e/MJ
- = Total tank-to-wake emissions in g CO₂e
- = Total well-to-tank emissions in g CO₂e
- = Total energy consumed in MJ
- = Compliance balance in g CO₂e (positive = surplus, negative = deficit)
- = Regulatory target GHG intensity for the year in g CO₂e/MJ
- = Actual GHG intensity achieved in g CO₂e/MJ
- = Total energy consumed on EU legs in MJ
Stage 3: Loading
- Voyage Records: Store individual voyage compliance data with detailed breakdowns
- Annual Aggregation: Compile year-to-date compliance balance and trend analysis
- Penalty Calculations: Compute potential financial penalties for non-compliance scenarios
- Real-Time Dashboards: Update live compliance status displays
- Alert Generation: Trigger notifications for non-compliance risks or target exceedances
- Regulatory Reports: Prepare formatted reports for EU authority submission
Key Capabilities
📊 Real-Time Compliance Monitoring
Continuous tracking of GHG intensity against EU regulatory targets with instant alerts for non-compliance risks. Visual dashboards show actual vs. target performance with compliance balance calculations.
⛽ Comprehensive Fuel Analysis
Detailed breakdown of fuel consumption by type with GHG emission factors. Track usage of conventional fuels, biofuels, LNG, methanol, and alternative fuels with percentage contribution to total energy.
🚢 Voyage-Level Tracking
Individual voyage compliance assessment with EU vs. non-EU leg classification. Automatic calculation of GHG intensity per voyage with verification status and compliance surplus/deficit.
💰 Penalty Calculation
Automated financial impact assessment showing potential penalties for non-compliance. Real-time calculation of penalty amounts based on compliance deficit and current EU penalty rates.
🔌 Shore Power Integration
Track shore power connection compliance at EU ports. Monitor connection duration, percentage of time connected, and compliance with minimum shore power usage requirements.
📈 Regulatory Reporting
Generate comprehensive compliance reports for EU authorities. Export detailed fuel consumption, GHG analysis, and compliance documentation in required regulatory formats.
Core Modules
1. Overview Dashboard
Strategic Compliance Visibility: The Overview Dashboard provides immediate visibility into vessel compliance status with key performance indicators prominently displayed for rapid assessment. Key Metrics Displayed: Actual GHG Intensity- Current GHG intensity in g CO₂e/MJ
- Large numeric display with color coding:
- 🔴 Red: Exceeds target (non-compliant)
- 🟢 Green: Meets or below target (compliant)
- Real-time calculation based on year-to-date fuel consumption and energy
- EU-mandated GHG intensity target for current year
- Shows percentage reduction from baseline
- Blue color coding to distinguish from actual performance
- Surplus or deficit in g CO₂ equivalent
- Positive values (surplus) shown in green
- Negative values (deficit) shown in red with alert icon
- Cumulative balance for reporting year
- Calculated financial penalty if non-compliant at year-end
- Based on current deficit and EU penalty rate (€2,400 per tonne CO₂e)
- Red alert indicator for significant penalties
- Updates dynamically as compliance balance changes
- HFO (Heavy Fuel Oil): Blue segment
- MDO (Marine Diesel Oil): Green segment
- Methanol: Orange segment
- Other fuels: Additional segments as applicable
- Fuel type name
- Quantity consumed (MT)
- Percentage of total fuel mix
- Associated GHG emission factor
| Compliance Dimension | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GHG Intensity Target | ❌ Exceeded | Actual exceeds 2025 target by 2.5% |
| Shore Power Compliance | ✅ 87% Connected | Meeting minimum connection requirements |
| Documentation | ✅ Complete | All required records submitted |
| Verification Status | ⚠️ Pending | Awaiting third-party verification |
- ✅ Green checkmark: Compliant
- ❌ Red X: Non-compliant
- ⚠️ Yellow warning: Pending or attention required
2. Vessel Data & Performance
Operational Performance Tracking: The Vessel Data module provides detailed operational performance data with voyage-level granularity for compliance analysis. Vessel Performance Data Table:| Date | Voyage | Distance (nm) | Fuel (MT) | GHG Intensity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | EUROP-001 | 2847 | 245.8 | 91.2 | NON-COMPLIANT |
| 2025-01-10 | EUROP-002 | 1923 | 165.4 | 89.7 | COMPLIANT |
| 2025-01-05 | EUROP-003 | 3156 | 287.9 | 92.1 | NON-COMPLIANT |
- Date: Voyage start date or reporting date
- Voyage: Unique voyage identifier
- Distance (nm): Nautical miles sailed on EU legs
- Fuel (MT): Total fuel consumed in metric tonnes
- GHG Intensity: Calculated well-to-wake GHG intensity (g CO₂e/MJ)
- Status: Compliance status for that specific voyage
- COMPLIANT (green): GHG intensity below or equal to target
- NON-COMPLIANT (red): GHG intensity exceeds target
- Search across all data fields
- Filter by date range
- Filter by compliance status
- Sort by any column
- Export filtered data
- Identify voyages contributing to non-compliance
- Analyze operational patterns affecting GHG intensity
- Compare performance across different routes
- Track improvement trends over time
3. Fuel & Energy Analysis
Detailed Fuel Consumption Breakdown: The Fuel & Energy module provides comprehensive analysis of fuel consumption patterns with associated emission factors. Fuel Consumption by Type Table:| Fuel Type | Consumption (MT) | Percentage (%) | GHG Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Gas Oil | 1247.5 | 45.2 | 3.206 |
| Heavy Fuel Oil | 892.3 | 32.3 | 3.114 |
| Biofuel Blend | 623.7 | 22.5 | 1.967 |
- Fuel Type: Standardized fuel classification (HFO, MDO, MGO, LNG, Biofuels, etc.)
- Consumption (MT): Total quantity consumed in metric tonnes for reporting period
- Percentage (%): Share of total fuel consumption by mass
- GHG Factor: Well-to-wake emission factor in g CO₂e per g fuel
- Fuel Mix Optimization: Identify opportunities to increase lower-emission fuel usage
- Emission Contribution: Understand which fuels contribute most to GHG intensity
- Alternative Fuel Adoption: Track uptake of biofuels, LNG, methanol, and other alternatives
- Cost-Compliance Balance: Analyze trade-offs between fuel costs and emission reductions
- Marine Gas Oil contributes 45.2% of fuel consumption with a GHG factor of 3.206
- Biofuel Blend at 22.5% has significantly lower GHG factor (1.967), reducing overall intensity
- Strategy: Increasing biofuel blend percentage could help achieve compliance target
4. GHG Calculations & Voyage Summary
Voyage-Level Compliance Assessment: The GHG Calculations module provides detailed voyage-by-voyage compliance tracking with automatic EU leg classification. Vessel Selection:- Dropdown menu to select specific vessel
- Shows vessel name, IMO number, and total voyages for reporting period
- Example: “GARNET EXPRESS (IMO: 9609639) - 19 voyages”
- Aggregated compliance status for selected vessel
- Year-to-date GHG intensity vs. target
- Cumulative compliance balance
- Penalty projection if applicable
| Voyage ID | Route | Duration | Distance (NM) | EU Leg Type | GHG Intensity (Actual/Target) | Compliance Balance | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2507 B-L19 | Anchorage → ULSAN | 7 – 14 Oct | 0 | Non-EU | 89.3 / 89.34 | +2.80 × 10⁰⁴ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2506 L-L18 | Daesan/Seosan → Anchorage | 19 Sep – 6 Oct | 0 | Non-EU | 89 / 89.34 | +5.41 × 10⁰⁶ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2506 B-L17 | Anchorage → Daesan/Seosan | 24 Aug – 19 Sep | 0 | Non-EU | 89 / 89.34 | +3.84 × 10⁰⁶ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2505 L-L16 | ULSAN → Anchorage | 6 – 24 Aug | 0 | Non-EU | 89.1 / 89.34 | +3.53 × 10⁰⁶ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2505 B-L15 | ULSAN → ULSAN | 3 – 6 Aug | 0 | Non-EU | 0 / 89.34 | +0.00 × 10⁰⁰ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2505 B-L14 | Mackay → ULSAN | 10 Jul – 2 Aug | 0 | Non-EU | 89.1 / 89.34 | +2.54 × 10⁰⁶ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
| 2504 L-L13 | Gladstone → Mackay | 8 – 10 Jul | 0 | Non-EU | 89.1 / 89.34 | +3.60 × 10⁰⁵ (Surplus) | ✅ Verified |
- Voyage ID: Unique identifier for voyage (format: Year-Week-Leg-Number)
- Route: Departure port → Arrival port
- Duration: Start and end dates of voyage
- Distance (NM): Nautical miles on EU legs (0 for non-EU voyages)
- EU Leg Type: Classification determining compliance applicability
- EU → EU: 100% of voyage counted
- EU → Non-EU or Non-EU → EU: 50% of voyage counted
- Non-EU → Non-EU: 0% counted (shown as “Non-EU”)
- GHG Intensity: Actual achieved vs. target (g CO₂e/MJ)
- Green indicator: Below target
- Red indicator: Above target
- Compliance Balance: Surplus or deficit in g CO₂e
- Green indicator with ”+”: Surplus (better than target)
- Red indicator with ”-”: Deficit (worse than target)
- Scientific notation for large values
- Status: Verification status
- ✅ Verified: Data validated and confirmed
- ⚠️ Pending: Awaiting verification
- ❌ Rejected: Data quality issues
- Automatic EU Leg Detection: System identifies which voyages are subject to FuelEU regulation
- Compliance Aggregation: Individual voyage balances sum to annual compliance position
- Data Verification Workflow: Track verification status for regulatory reporting
- Exportable Records: Generate voyage-level reports for audit and submission
5. Compliance Assessment
Non-Compliance Detection & Remediation: The Compliance Assessment module provides proactive monitoring and actionable recommendations for achieving regulatory compliance. Non-Compliance Alert:- Clear Status Indicator: Red banner with “Non-Compliance Detected” message
- Quantified Deviation: Precise percentage by which target is exceeded
- Urgency Level: “Immediate action required” for critical situations
- Shows exact quantity of emission reductions needed to achieve compliance
- Expressed in grams of CO₂ equivalent (g CO₂e)
- Calculated as: (Actual GHG Intensity - Target) × Total Energy Consumed on EU Legs
- FuelEU Maritime compliance assessed annually
- Final compliance balance calculated on December 31 each year
- Vessels must achieve annual target or face penalties
- Countdown to deadline helps prioritize corrective actions
| Compliance Dimension | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GHG Intensity Target | ❌ Exceeded | Actual 91.57 g CO₂e/MJ vs. Target 89.34 g CO₂e/MJ |
| Shore Power Compliance | ✅ 87% Connected | Meeting minimum shore power connection requirements at EU ports |
| Documentation | ✅ Complete | All required fuel consumption records, bunker delivery notes, and voyage logs submitted |
| Verification Status | ⚠️ Pending | Awaiting third-party verifier approval of submitted data |
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Fuel Mix Optimization:
- Increase biofuel blend percentage
- Switch to lower-emission fuels (LNG, methanol, e-fuels)
- Recommended fuel mix changes to achieve target
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Operational Efficiency:
- Slow steaming on EU legs to reduce fuel consumption
- Route optimization to minimize distance on EU waters
- Weather routing to improve fuel efficiency
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Shore Power Utilization:
- Increase shore power connection time at EU ports
- Prioritize ports with shore power facilities
- Compliance credits for shore power usage
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Flexibility Mechanisms:
- Purchase compliance credits from surplus vessels (pooling)
- Borrow from future years’ compliance balance
- Bank surplus for future years
6. Emission Factors Reference
Comprehensive Emission Factor Database: The Emission Factors module provides the complete regulatory reference database of GHG emission factors for all fuel types recognized under FuelEU Maritime. Emission Factors Table:| Fuel | Fuel Class | LCV (MJ/gFuel) | CO₂eq WtT (gCO₂eq/MJ) | Cf CO₂ (g/gFuel) | Cf CH₄ (g/gFuel) | Cf N₂O (g/gFuel) | Cslip (%) | Engine type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HFO | Fossil | 0.0405 | 13.50 | 3.114 | 0.00005 | 0.000180 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| LFO | Fossil | 0.0410 | 13.20 | 3.151 | 0.00005 | 0.000180 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| MDO/MGO | Fossil | 0.0427 | 14.40 | 3.206 | 0.00005 | 0.000180 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| LNG | Fossil | 0.0491 | 18.50 | 2.750 | 0 | 0.000110 | 3.1 | LNG Otto (dual fuel medium speed) |
| LNG | Fossil | 0.0491 | 18.50 | 2.750 | 0 | 0.000110 | 1.7 | LNG Otto (dual fuel slow speed) |
| LNG | Fossil | 0.0491 | 18.50 | 2.750 | 0 | 0.000110 | 0.2 | LNG Diesel (dual fuel slow speed) |
| LNG | Fossil | 0.0491 | 18.50 | 2.750 | 0 | 0.000110 | 2.6 | LBSI |
| LPG (Butane) | Fossil | 0.0460 | 7.80 | 3.030 | 0.00001 | 0.000010 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| LPG (Propane) | Fossil | 0.0460 | 7.80 | 3.000 | 0.00001 | 0.000010 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| H2 (natural gas) | Fossil | 0.1200 | 132.00 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Fuel Cells |
| H2 (natural gas) | Fossil | 0.1200 | 132.00 | 0.000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ICE |
| NH3 (natural gas) | Fossil | 0.0186 | 121.00 | 0.000 | 0 | 0.000010 | 0 | Fuel Cells |
| NH3 (natural gas) | Fossil | 0.0186 | 121.00 | 0.000 | 0 | 0.000010 | 0 | ICE |
| Methanol (natural gas) | Fossil | 0.0199 | 31.30 | 1.375 | 0.00001 | 0.000010 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| Ethanol | Biofuels | - | - | 1.913 | 0.00001 | 0.000010 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| Bio-diesel | Biofuels | - | - | 2.834 | 0.00001 | 0.000010 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
| HVO | Biofuels | - | - | 3.115 | 0.00005 | 0.000180 | 0 | ALL ICEs |
- Fuel: Fuel type name
- Fuel Class:
- Fossil: Conventional petroleum-based fuels
- Biofuels: Renewable fuels from biological sources
- RFNBO: Renewable Fuels of Non-Biological Origin (e-fuels, green hydrogen, etc.)
- LCV (MJ/gFuel): Lower Calorific Value - energy content per gram of fuel
- CO₂eq WtT (gCO₂eq/MJ): Well-to-Tank emissions per megajoule of energy
- Cf CO₂ (g/gFuel): Carbon content factor for CO₂ emissions per gram of fuel
- Cf CH₄ (g/gFuel): Carbon content factor for methane emissions per gram of fuel
- Cf N₂O (g/gFuel): Carbon content factor for nitrous oxide emissions per gram of fuel
- Cslip (%): Carbon slip factor - percentage of fuel that escapes unburned (primarily for LNG engines)
- Engine type: Applicable engine technology
- ALL ICEs: All Internal Combustion Engines
- LNG Otto: LNG dual-fuel engines (Otto cycle)
- LNG Diesel: LNG dual-fuel engines (Diesel cycle)
- LBSI: Low-pressure gas injection
- Fuel Cells: Hydrogen fuel cell systems
- ICE: Internal combustion engine (for alternative fuels)
- Accurate GHG Calculations: Ensure emission calculations use correct regulatory factors
- Fuel Selection Analysis: Compare emission profiles of different fuel options
- Alternative Fuel Evaluation: Assess GHG benefits of switching to biofuels or e-fuels
- Regulatory Compliance: Verify calculations align with EU-mandated factors
- What-If Scenarios: Model impact of fuel mix changes on GHG intensity
7. Shore Power Compliance
Shore Power Connection Monitoring: The Shore Power module tracks vessel compliance with EU requirements for shore power usage at berth. Regulatory Requirement: Under FuelEU Maritime, vessels must connect to shore power when available at EU ports for:- Container ships and passenger ships: Minimum 90% of port stay duration
- Other vessel types: Compliance credits available for voluntary connection
- Connection Percentage: Percentage of eligible port time connected to shore power
- Total Port Calls: Number of calls at EU ports with shore power facilities
- Connected Port Calls: Number of times shore power was utilized
- Connection Duration: Total hours connected vs. total hours at berth
- Compliance Credits: GHG intensity credits earned through shore power usage
- Direct Emission Reduction: Zero shipboard emissions while at berth
- Compliance Credits: Reduces overall GHG intensity calculation
- Penalty Avoidance: Meets mandatory connection requirements
- Local Air Quality: Eliminates port emissions improving urban air quality
8. Reports & Export
Comprehensive Regulatory Reporting: The Reports module provides formatted exports for regulatory submission and internal analysis. Available Report Types: 1. Compliance Report- Annual compliance summary
- Vessel-specific GHG intensity calculations
- Compliance balance (surplus/deficit)
- Penalty calculations if applicable
- Verification status
- Shore power compliance
- Format: PDF for regulatory submission
- Detailed fuel consumption by type
- Fuel mix analysis
- Consumption trends over time
- Bunker delivery note reconciliation
- Format: Excel for detailed analysis
- Voyage-level GHG intensity calculations
- EU vs. non-EU leg breakdown
- Emission factor applications
- Tank-to-wake and well-to-tank emissions
- Compliance trajectory forecasting
- Format: PDF with charts and Excel data tables
- One-Click Export: Generate reports with single button click
- Automated Formatting: Reports formatted to EU regulatory requirements
- Data Validation: Pre-export checks ensure data completeness
- Audit Trail: Track report generation dates and versions
- Bulk Export: Generate reports for multiple vessels simultaneously
AI-Powered Analytics & Insights
Machine Learning Capabilities
The FuelEU Compliance platform leverages advanced AI algorithms to transform operational data into strategic compliance intelligence. 1. Compliance Forecasting Engine Predictive Compliance Modeling: The platform uses historical fuel consumption patterns and planned voyages to forecast year-end compliance status. Input Variables:- Year-to-date fuel consumption by type
- Planned voyages and routes for remainder of year
- Historical fuel efficiency by route and season
- Scheduled drydocking or operational changes
- Fuel procurement plans and availability
- Market prices for alternative fuels
- = Projected year-end compliance balance
- = Current year-to-date compliance balance
- = Annual regulatory target
- = Forecasted GHG intensity for remaining voyage
- = Forecasted energy consumption for remaining voyage
- Projected Year-End Status: Compliant or non-compliant
- Confidence Interval: Statistical confidence in projection (e.g., 85% confidence)
- Penalty Forecast: Projected penalty amount if non-compliant
- Required Actions: Recommended interventions to achieve compliance
- Timeline: Critical decision points for corrective actions
2. Fuel Mix Optimization Algorithm Intelligent Fuel Strategy Recommendations: The AI analyzes fuel costs, emission factors, and availability to recommend optimal fuel mix for achieving compliance at minimum cost. Optimization Objective: Minimize total fuel cost while achieving GHG intensity target: \ ext{Minimize: } \sum_{i} \left( m_{fuel,i} \ imes Cost_{fuel,i} \ ight) Subject to constraints: \frac{\sum_{i} \left( E_{TTW,i} + E_{WTT,i} \ ight)}{\sum_{i} E_{fuel,i}} \leq GHG_{target} Where:
- = Mass of fuel type to be consumed
- = Price per tonne of fuel type
- = Tank-to-wake emissions from fuel type
- = Well-to-tank emissions from fuel type
- = Energy content of fuel type
- = Regulatory GHG intensity target
- Fuel availability at planned bunkering ports
- Tank capacity and segregation requirements
- Engine compatibility with fuel types
- Minimum fuel quality specifications
- Operational safety requirements
3. Route Optimization for Compliance EU Water Avoidance Analysis: The platform analyzes alternative routes to minimize distance sailed in EU waters, reducing the energy consumption subject to FuelEU regulation. Routing Considerations:
- EU Water Classification: Identify which portions of route are within EU jurisdiction
- Alternative Routes: Evaluate longer routes that avoid or minimize EU waters
- Fuel Consumption Impact: Calculate additional fuel for longer distance
- Time Impact: Assess schedule implications of route changes
- Cost-Benefit Analysis: Compare fuel costs vs. compliance benefit
4. Penalty vs. Compliance Cost Analysis Financial Optimization Decision Support: The platform compares the cost of achieving compliance through fuel changes, operational measures, or purchasing credits against the cost of paying non-compliance penalties. Decision Framework: Scenario A: Pay Penalty
- Current compliance deficit: -7.1M g CO₂e
- Penalty rate: €2,400 per tonne CO₂e
- Total penalty: €17,040 (7.1M g ÷ 1,000,000 × €2,400)
- Immediate cost: €17,040
- Reputational risk: High (non-compliance record)
- Future implications: Increased scrutiny, potential operational restrictions
- Required emission reduction: 7.1M g CO₂e
- Biofuel premium: €200 per MT vs. conventional fuel
- Additional biofuel needed: 450 MT
- Total additional cost: €90,000
- Compliance status: COMPLIANT
- Reputational benefit: Positive environmental leadership
- Future implications: Builds compliance track record
- Required credits: 7.1M g CO₂e
- Credit market price: €1,800 per tonne CO₂e (25% discount vs. penalty)
- Total credit cost: €12,780
- Compliance status: COMPLIANT (via flexibility mechanism)
- Availability risk: Credit market liquidity uncertain
- Future implications: Defers operational improvements
- Increase biofuel to 30% (reduce deficit by 4.5M g CO₂e)
- Additional fuel cost: €55,000
- Purchase remaining credits: 2.6M g CO₂e
- Credit cost: €4,680
- Total cost: €59,680
- Compliance status: COMPLIANT
- Best balance: Operational improvement + market flexibility
5. Alternative Fuel Scenario Modeling What-If Analysis for Fuel Transitions: The platform models the compliance and cost impact of transitioning to alternative fuels like LNG, methanol, ammonia, or hydrogen. Scenario Modeling Inputs:
- Current fuel consumption profile
- Alternative fuel emission factors
- Fuel price differentials
- Infrastructure availability (bunkering ports)
- Engine compatibility and conversion costs
- Operational range and bunkering frequency
6. Compliance Trend Analytics Historical Performance & Future Projections: The platform analyzes historical compliance trends to identify patterns and project future performance. Trend Analysis Components: Monthly GHG Intensity Trend:
- Plot actual GHG intensity by month vs. annual target
- Identify seasonal variations (e.g., winter weather, cargo types)
- Detect operational changes impacting performance
- Forecast remaining months based on historical patterns
- Track changes in fuel consumption mix over time
- Correlate fuel mix changes with GHG intensity improvements
- Identify successful fuel strategies for replication
- Monitor alternative fuel adoption rates
- Show cumulative compliance balance by month
- Project year-end position based on current trend
- Identify critical intervention points
- Alert when trajectory indicates non-compliance risk
- Histogram of voyage-level GHG intensities
- Identify outlier voyages requiring investigation
- Analyze route-specific performance patterns
- Benchmark against fleet average
Illustrated Example: Compliance Management Workflow
Scenario: Managing Non-Compliance for MV Europa Star Consider a fleet manager responsible for ensuring FuelEU Maritime compliance for MV Europa Star (IMO 9234567) during the 2025 reporting year. Step 1: Identify Non-Compliance (January 2025) The fleet manager logs into the FuelEU Maritime Dashboard and immediately sees:- Vessel is exceeding target by 2.5% (2.23 g CO₂e/MJ over limit)
- Current deficit of 7.1 million grams CO₂e
- If no action taken, penalty of €418,000 due on December 31, 2025
- Compliance deadline: 11 months remaining
| Fuel Type | Consumption (MT) | Percentage (%) | GHG Factor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marine Gas Oil | 1247.5 | 45.2 | 3.206 |
| Heavy Fuel Oil | 892.3 | 32.3 | 3.114 |
| Biofuel Blend | 623.7 | 22.5 | 1.967 |
- High reliance on conventional fuels (77.5% HFO/MDO)
- Biofuel usage at 22.5% is helping but insufficient
- HFO and MDO have high GHG factors (>3.1)
- Opportunity: Increase biofuel percentage to reduce GHG intensity
| Date | Voyage | Distance (nm) | Fuel (MT) | GHG Intensity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-15 | EUROP-001 | 2847 | 245.8 | 91.2 | NON-COMPLIANT |
| 2025-01-10 | EUROP-002 | 1923 | 165.4 | 89.7 | COMPLIANT |
| 2025-01-05 | EUROP-003 | 3156 | 287.9 | 92.1 | NON-COMPLIANT |
- 2 out of 3 voyages non-compliant
- Longer voyages (EUROP-001, EUROP-003) have higher GHG intensity
- Possible causes: High-speed operations, weather conditions, fuel mix
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Fuel Procurement (Immediate - February 2025):
- Contact biofuel suppliers for B35 blend availability
- Negotiate supply contract for 1,200 MT biofuel for 2025
- Schedule biofuel bunkering at Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Hamburg
- Target: 35% biofuel blend for all EU legs
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Operational Measures (February - December 2025):
- Implement 1-knot speed reduction on EU legs (slow steaming)
- Update voyage planning to optimize weather routing
- Maximize shore power connection at EU ports
- Target: 90%+ shore power compliance
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Monitoring & Verification (Ongoing):
- Weekly GHG intensity tracking
- Monthly compliance balance review
- Quarterly verification of fuel consumption records
- Target: Achieve compliance by November 30 (1-month buffer)
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Contingency Planning (October 2025):
- If compliance balance still negative by October, purchase 2M g CO₂e credits
- Credit purchase budget: €3,600 (hedge against market volatility)
- Target: Ensure compliance by December 31 deadline
Benefits & Outcomes
Operational Excellence
- Proactive Compliance Management: Real-time monitoring prevents year-end non-compliance surprises
- Data-Driven Decision Making: AI-powered analytics optimize fuel mix and operational strategies
- Cost Optimization: Minimize compliance costs through intelligent fuel procurement and route planning
- Penalty Avoidance: Eliminate risk of substantial FuelEU Maritime penalties (up to €2,400/tonne CO₂e)
- Operational Efficiency: Identify fuel-efficient practices that reduce both emissions and costs
Strategic Advantages
- Future-Proofing: Position vessels for escalating GHG targets through 2050
- Competitive Differentiation: Demonstrate environmental leadership to charterers and stakeholders
- Regulatory Readiness: Automated reporting ensures timely and accurate EU submissions
- Fleet Optimization: Coordinate compliance strategies across multiple vessels for maximum efficiency
- Investment Planning: Model alternative fuel transitions with accurate ROI projections
Financial Impact
- Penalty Avoidance: Eliminate non-compliance penalties (€418K in example scenario)
- Fuel Cost Optimization: Balance fuel costs against compliance requirements
- Credit Market Strategy: Optimize use of flexibility mechanisms (pooling, banking, borrowing)
- Investment ROI: Evaluate alternative fuel conversions with comprehensive financial modeling
- Budget Predictability: Forecast compliance costs for accurate financial planning
Environmental & Reputational
- Emission Reductions: Achieve measurable GHG intensity reductions through fuel and operational optimization
- Environmental Leadership: Demonstrate commitment to decarbonization and sustainability
- Stakeholder Confidence: Provide transparent compliance reporting to investors and customers
- Regulatory Relationships: Build positive relationships with EU authorities through consistent compliance
- Corporate Sustainability: Contribute to company-wide emission reduction targets
Summary
The SIYA FuelEU Maritime Compliance platform transforms complex EU greenhouse gas regulations into actionable operational intelligence. By integrating vessel noon reports, ERP data, and external voyage information, the platform provides:- Real-Time Compliance Monitoring: Continuous tracking of GHG intensity against annual regulatory targets
- Accurate GHG Calculations: Precise well-to-wake emission calculations using EU-mandated factors
- Voyage-Level Analysis: Individual voyage assessment with automatic EU leg classification
- Financial Impact Assessment: Penalty calculations and cost-benefit analysis for compliance strategies
- Fuel Mix Optimization: AI-powered recommendations for optimal fuel blending to achieve compliance
- Compliance Forecasting: Predictive modeling of year-end compliance status with intervention recommendations
- Alternative Fuel Scenarios: What-if analysis for LNG, methanol, ammonia, and other fuel transitions
- Regulatory Reporting: Automated generation of compliance reports for EU authority submission
- Fleet-Wide Coordination: Multi-vessel compliance management with pooling and credit optimization
- Trend Analytics: Historical performance analysis and future compliance trajectory projections
- Navigate complex FuelEU Maritime regulations with confidence
- Transform regulatory burden into competitive advantage
- Achieve compliance at minimum cost through intelligent optimization
- Future-proof your fleet for escalating emission reduction targets through 2050

