DNV will host a webinar on 11 March to discuss compliance with the FuelEU Maritime regulation as vessels move into the verification stage following the close of the first reporting period.

The classification society said more than 3,000 industry participants have already registered for the session, which will examine both regulatory and commercial aspects of the EU framework that limits the greenhouse gas intensity of energy used on board ships.

By 30 April 2026, vessels must have their compliance balance approved and recorded in the FuelEU database. This includes the use of voluntary compliance mechanisms such as borrowing or pooling arrangements.

The webinar will take place at two separate times, 9-10am CET and 4-5pm CET, to allow participation from different regions.

According to DNV, the session will include an overview of the regulation and its flexibility mechanisms, as well as guidance on the compliance balance process and its implementation through the THETIS-MRV system.

Additional discussion will focus on commercial considerations, including practical lessons related to pooling, borrowing, banking and penalties. The speakers will also address risks associated with pool management and provide recommendations for handling pooling arrangements.

The webinar will be presented by Piotr Naruszewicz, technical and regulatory advisor for greenhouse gases at DNV, and Helge Hermundsgård, head of sales for ADVANCE at DNV.

Participants who register will receive access to the presentation slides and a recording of the webinar several days after the event.

FuelEU Maritime, which entered into force in 2025, requires ships to progressively lower the greenhouse gas intensity of the energy they consume on board, with tightening limits set through to 2050.