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With the full phase-in of the EU ETS, shipowners are focusing on engine optimization to manage emissions-related costs. Reports indicate that compliance adds approximately $320 per tonne of VLSFO on intra-EU voyages.

The visibility of emissions costs at the voyage level emphasizes the financial impact of inefficiencies. CMT highlights that small losses in combustion efficiency can lead to increased fuel consumption and allowance requirements under the ETS framework.