EU ETS for Shipping in 2026: What a Voyage Actually Costs
The EU ETS reached 100% phase-in in 2026 and now covers CH₄ and N₂O. Here is how allowance cost is actually calculated per voyage — with a worked deep-sea example and the scope rules that decide it.
FuelEU Maritime Penalty: How It Is Calculated, With a Worked Example
FuelEU Maritime fines ships whose energy is dirtier than the GHG-intensity target — €2,400 per tonne of VLSFO-equivalent deficit. Here is the formula, a worked voyage example, and the ways desks manage the exposure.
Who Pays the EU ETS — Owner or Charterer? Charter Clauses, Explained
The ETS compliance obligation sits with the shipping company, but the money usually moves. How BIMCO-style clauses allocate allowance costs under time and voyage charters, and what each side should check before fixing.
CII Rating Explained: The Formula, the 2026 Bands, and How a Voyage Moves It
How the IMO Carbon Intensity Indicator actually works: the AER formula, reference lines, the tightening reduction factor, what A–E ratings mean commercially, and how to estimate a voyage's CII impact before fixing.
The 2026 Hurricane Preparation Checklist for Marinas (and How to Run It in 90 Minutes)
A practical 18-step hurricane prep checklist for marinas and boatyards: storm berths, mandatory haul-outs, customer cascade, post-storm assessment. Adapted from Clean Marina program guidance + AMI best practices.
EPA SPCC Plan for Marinas: When You Need One and How to Build It
The federal SPCC rule applies to marinas with 1,320+ gallons of aggregate oil storage. Here's the threshold math, the 4 plan tiers, what an inspector looks for, and how to stay compliant year-over-year.
Clean Marina Certification: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
How to earn (or renew) Clean Marina certification in 2026: state-by-state requirements, EPA SPCC alignment, the 10 documents you need on file, and audit-prep tips from certified marinas.
Marina Sustainability & ESG in 2026: The Compliance, Investment, and Operational Playbook
How ESG is reshaping marina economics in 2026 — Clean Marina certification, carbon reporting, EV charging, water quality, and what PE buyers explicitly diligence. Practical roadmap for operators.