Wider scope from 2031, a new fuel and propulsion support scheme, and tougher anti-diversion rules. What shipping companies need to know.

Qualifying domestic shipping activities will be brought into the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS), introducing carbon pricing obligations for a range of maritime operators.

Find out who the scheme applies to, key compliance dates and what shipping operators need to do.

Shipping entered the EU ETS in 2024, requiring operators to monitor, report, and surrender allowances for CO₂ emissions.

See Grey Epoch’s 2025 EU ETS compliance roadmap for maritime operators.