26 May 2026
Newsletter ETS Maritime
Companies who missed the 31 March deadline have received a warning letter |
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Several companies received warning letters for failing to comply with their obligations under the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS). These companies missed the 31 March 2026 deadline for submitting their Company Emission Reports (CERs).
The warning letters notified the companies of the imminent start of enforcement measures: for parties that remain non-compliant, enforcement actions will start soon. The NEa therefore urges all non-compliant companies to submit their CERs before the enforcement starts.
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The NEa has published two articles concerning emissions reporting after the deadline of 31 March:
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Importance of accurate contact information in THETIS-MRV |
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To ensure effective compliance monitoring and communication under Regulation (EU) 2015/757 (MRV Regulation) and Directive 2003/87/EC, shipping companies are required to maintain up-to-date and accurate contact details in the THETIS-MRV system.
The NEa and other competent authorities rely on this information to:
- Facilitate timely communication regarding monitoring plans, emissions reports, and verification processes
- Ensure compliance with reporting obligations and deadlines
The NEa also relies on the contact details in THETIS-MRV for enforcement actions, as the NEa can only act against the legal representative of the shipping company, which is either the owner or the ISM-company.
Failure to provide or update contact details may result in missed notifications, leading to enforcement actions or penalties under the applicable legal framework. That is why shipping companies are strongly advised to regularly review and update their contact information in THETIS-MRV, including:
- Company name and legal representative (owner or ISM-company)
- Primary contact person of the legal representative (name, email, phone). This is not a contact person who is working on behalf of the legal representative; it needs to be a statutory representative of the shipping company
If you have any questions or require assistance, please contact us via the NEa Helpdesk. |
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Reminder: deadline for surrendering allowances 30 September 2026 |
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We would like to remind you that the deadline for surrendering allowances is 30 September 2026. Allowances can only be surrendered through a Maritime Operator Holding Account (MOHA), so please ensure you have access to one. We strongly recommend completing the surrender process well in advance of the deadline.
Because of security reasons, transferring allowances can take several days in the registry. If you have not yet acquired enough allowances to cover your emissions for 2025, please start on time. On our website you can find more information about obtaining allowances. You can find other companies with an account in the registry on the Union Registry Public Website under Emission Trading System -> Accounts -> Show as Table.
If you need further assistance or clarification on surrendering allowances before the 30 September deadline, please take a look at the Union Registry presentation from our webinar earlier this year for a step-by-step guide. Please also ensure that at least two users are enrolled in your MOHA, that a verifier has been appointed, and that you have acquired sufficient allowances to remain compliant.
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Reminder: Apply for a MOHA as soon as possible |
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Without a MOHA, you will not be able to surrender allowances or register your emission number in the EU-ETS Registry, which means you will not be able to comply with EU-ETS regulations. Therefore, if you have not yet applied for a Maritime Operator Holding Account (MOHA), please do so as soon as possible to avoid being unable to comply with the regulatory deadlines.
Keep in mind that gathering and processing your documents takes time. If you have not applied for a MOHA yet and still need one, you need to apply for one immediately.
If you are unsure whether you need to apply for a MOHA, please contact us promptly either by phone or contact form (see: Helpdesk NEa). |
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If you have any questions about this letter, please feel free to contact us: NEa Helpdesk. |
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Dutch Emissions Authority |
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