Operational brief
31 January 2027 — FuelEU report
The ship-specific FuelEU report for 2026 is provided to the verifier.
31 March 2027 — UK ETS report
The verified annual report for UK ETS maritime activity in the 2026 scheme year is submitted to the regulator. The combined 2026–27 allowance surrender falls on 30 April 2028.
31 March 2027 — FuelEU verification record
The verifier records the compliant report, verification report and calculated information.
30 April 2027 — FuelEU pooling
The selected verifier records the definitive pool composition and allocation.
30 June 2027 — FuelEU document and penalties
The document of compliance is issued where requirements are met; penalties are paid where due.
30 September 2027 — EU ETS surrender
Allowances are surrendered for the covered maritime emissions reported for 2026.
Source & methodology
European Commission — Reducing emissions from the shipping sector
Regulation (EU) 2023/1805 — FuelEU Maritime
European Commission — FuelEU Maritime
GOV.UK — Participating in the UK ETS
Published 19 September 2026. Sources accessed and checked 19 September 2026. This brief is informational and does not replace legal advice or accredited verification.