#52026XC03449Greece Exempts Selected Ferry Routes from FuelEU Maritime Rules
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Greece is exempting a list of domestic island ferry routes from parts of the EU’s FuelEU Maritime rules starting 1 January 2026. The affected routes mainly connect Piraeus, Lavrion, Kavala, Thessaloniki, Patras and other Greek ports with islands in the Cyclades, Dodecanese, North Aegean and Ionian regions. This matters for ferry operators, fuel suppliers, ports and compliance teams working on Greek island services. Operators on the listed routes may not need to meet the same renewable and low-carbon fuel obligations that apply elsewhere under the FuelEU Maritime framework, but they should confirm the exact scope of the exemption for each service.
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Key Changes
- Greece applies FuelEU Maritime exemptions to specified domestic island ferry routes from 1 January 2026.
- The exempted routes cover connections from major Greek ports to islands including Rhodes, Thira, Anafi, Kos, Chios, Limnos, Amorgos and others.
- Ferry operators on the listed routes may face different renewable and low-carbon fuel compliance duties than operators on non-exempt routes.