#52026XC03448Portugal’s FuelEU Maritime exemptions for island routes
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Portugal exempts certain maritime routes and ports in Madeira and the Azores from parts of the EU rules on renewable and low-carbon fuels in shipping, starting 1 January 2026. The exemption mainly affects passenger ships other than cruise ships on listed island routes, plus ships operating between the Azores, Madeira and other EU outermost regions. Operators on these routes should check whether their voyages and port stays fall within the exempted scope before applying FuelEU Maritime fuel requirements.
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Key Changes
- Exempts listed Madeira and Azores passenger ship routes from certain FuelEU Maritime energy requirements from 1 January 2026
- Covers port stays linked to the exempted voyages, not only the sea crossings
- Extends exemptions to vessels operating between the Azores, Madeira and other EU outermost regions
Affected Parties
Passenger ferry operators in Madeira and the AzoresShipping companies serving EU outermost regions+2 more…
Tags
FuelEU Maritime,shipping,renewable fuels…