Three-Regime Cost Bridge (IMO + EU ETS + FuelEU)

Combined annual compliance cost across IMO (CII corrective-plan exposure), EU ETS (EUA surrender), and FuelEU Maritime (EUR 2,400/t VLSFO-eq deficit). The single number that matters to treasurers budgeting regulatory risk.

LifecycleCompliance

EU ETS

ETS-covered CO₂t/yearPhase-in factor–0.40 (2024), 0.70 (2025), 1.00 (2026+).EUA priceEUR/t

FuelEU

Deficit (VLSFO-equivalent)t/yearDeficit in VLSFO-equivalent tonnes from the FuelEU Compliance Balance calculator.

IMO CII

Estimated CII corrective-plan costUSD/yearOnly applies if D for 3 years or single E. Leave 0 if comfortably C or better.

EU ETS liability: 595,000EUR

FuelEU penalty: 360,000EUR

IMO CII cost: 0USD

Combined annual cost: 955,000EUR-equiv

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Formula, assumptions, and limits

\text{Cost}_\text{ETS} = C_{\text{CO}_2}^\text{scope} \cdot f_\text{phase} \cdot P_\text{EUA}

Symbol	Meaning	Unit
$C_{\text{CO}_2}^\text{scope}$	ETS-covered CO₂ for the year	t
$f_\text{phase}$	40/70/100 % phase-in factor	fraction
$P_\text{EUA}$	EUA spot price	EUR / t
$D_\text{VE}$	FuelEU deficit in VLSFO-equivalent tonnes	t
$2,400$	FuelEU unit penalty	EUR / t VE
$\text{Cost}_\text{CII}$	CII corrective-plan or rating-linked cost	USD

Source: EU Directive 2023/959 - ETS extension to maritime; EU Regulation 2023/1805 - FuelEU Maritime; IMO Resolution MEPC.339(76) - CII rating boundaries

In short

Combined IMO + EU ETS + FuelEU Maritime annual compliance cost in one view.

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