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Professional Diploma in Maritime Emissions Compliance: EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII and EEXI

This professional diploma teaches you to manage one of the most important new obligations for shipping companies and operators: emissions compliance. You will work with EU ETS, FuelEU Maritime, CII and EEXI, covering monitoring, reporting duties and cost calculation, with case studies on board and in the office.

100% online800 hours8 modulesTaught in EnglishEnrol any time

What is this programme?

This professional diploma trains you to manage one of the most important new obligations facing shipping companies and ship managers: compliance with emissions regulation. You will learn to calculate, verify and report the emissions of a fleet, to manage EU ETS emission allowances, to comply with FuelEU Maritime and to improve the CII rating and EEXI index of each vessel.

The programme stands out for its practical approach, with calculations based on real consumption and voyage data; for bringing the full IMO and European Union framework and their interactions into a single programme; for its focus on economic impact, showing how carbon costs affect freight rates and contracts; for its optimisation tools, with technical and operational measures to improve ratings; and for being applicable from day one, with templates and procedures you can use in your company.

Programme highlights

  • Calculate emissions: apply the EU MRV and IMO DCS methodologies.
  • Manage the EU ETS: purchase, surrender and pass-through of emission allowances.
  • Comply with FuelEU Maritime: calculate greenhouse gas intensity and use pooling.
  • Improve the CII: design improvement plans within the SEEMP.
  • Boost your employability: a profile in high demand among shipping companies and technical managers.
  • Competitive advantage: turn environmental compliance into an advantage for your company.

Study plan

01Regulatory Framework for Shipping Emissions100 h
IMO greenhouse gas strategy; the European climate package applied to shipping; relationship between IMO and EU rules; ships and voyages affected; responsibility for compliance: shipowner and manager (DOC holder); phase-in calendar; penalties and inspections; regulatory trends.
02Monitoring, Reporting and Verification: MRV and DCS100 h
Monitoring plans; fuel consumption measurement methods; emission factors for CO2, CH4 and N2O; per-voyage and per-call data; digital data collection tools; verification by accredited bodies; document of compliance; common errors and how to avoid them.
03The EU ETS in Shipping100 h
How the emissions trading system works; share of emissions covered per voyage; the Union Registry and holding accounts; purchasing allowances and the carbon market; annual surrender of allowances; passing costs through to the commercial operator; BIMCO contractual clauses; price hedging strategies.
04FuelEU Maritime100 h
Greenhouse gas intensity targets; well-to-wake calculation of energy used; renewable fuels of non-biological origin (RFNBO); multipliers and rewards; onshore power supply obligation; compliance balance, borrowing and banking; pooling between ships and companies; penalties and their calculation.
05CII, EEXI and SEEMP100 h
Energy Efficiency Existing Ship Index (EEXI); engine power limitation; Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII); A to E ratings and correction factors; Ship Energy Efficiency Management Plan (SEEMP) Part III; corrective action plans; audits and verification; impact on vessel value and chartering.
06Technical and Operational Improvement Measures100 h
Speed and route optimisation; trim and ballast management; hull coatings and cleaning; energy saving devices; wind-assisted propulsion; onboard energy management; low-emission fuels; cost-benefit analysis of measures.
07Commercial and Contractual Carbon Management100 h
Carbon costs in time and voyage charters; emissions clauses in charter parties; carbon surcharges to customers; emissions reporting to shippers; supply chain calculation standards; corporate sustainability reporting (CSRD); transparent communication and greenwashing risk; negotiation with customers and suppliers.
08Comprehensive Compliance Case Study100 h
Selection of a vessel and its annual voyages; MRV emissions calculation; calculation of EU ETS allowances required; FuelEU Maritime balance; CII calculation and rating; improvement plan and selected measures; total economic impact; final report for management.

Duration and format

800hours in total
8modules of 100 hours
100%online, at your own pace
Openenrolment all year round

At 10 hours a week you would finish in about 80 weeks; at 20 hours a week, in about 40.

What you will learn

  • Interpret the regulation.
  • Calculate emissions.
  • Manage emission allowances.
  • Comply with FuelEU Maritime.
  • Improve energy efficiency.
  • Report and verify.

Career outcomes

  • Environmental compliance officer in shipping companies and technical managers.
  • Emissions and carbon analyst: calculation, reporting and optimisation.
  • Emission allowance manager: purchase and surrender of EU ETS allowances.
  • Energy efficiency superintendent: improving the fleet's CII.
  • Maritime environmental consultant: advising companies in the sector.
  • Verification technician in accredited verification bodies.

Entry requirements

  • Profile: a technical, nautical, engineering, economics or environmental qualification, or professional experience in shipping companies, ship managers or maritime sector businesses.
  • Language: sufficient command of the language of instruction to follow the classes and materials. A working knowledge of technical English is recommended, since much of the sector's regulation and documentation is written in English.
  • Technical resources: a computer with a stable internet connection, an up-to-date browser and a camera for live sessions and project defences.
  • Admission process: online application, review of your profile and a short interview with the academic team. Enrolment is open all year round; admission is provisional until the committee validates your documentation.

How to enrol

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Study at your pace

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