C08 · Core course
Board Briefing on Maritime Decarbonization Regulation
In maritime climate regulation, the difference between approval, final adoption and entry into force is the basis of investment decisions.
- 6 hours
- 3 120-minute sessions
- Persian or English · in person or online
The management problem
Decisions based on unfinished drafts, or regional rules wrongly generalised.
Audience: Boards, chief executives, compliance managers and policymakers
Course aim: Separate adopted policy from proposals under negotiation and prioritise risk
Key questions
- Which climate obligations are binding now, and which are strategies or proposals?
- What exposure do the EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime create for operations?
- How should a board decide in the face of uncertainty over the IMO Net-Zero Framework?
Measurable learning outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Place the legal status and dates of climate instruments on a timeline
- Prepare a matrix of the organisation's exposure to global and regional rules
- Weigh three scenarios and no-regret actions in a decision brief
Sessions
C08-S01 · 2 hours
The map of maritime climate regulation
MARPOL Annex VI, the 2023 IMO Strategy and the difference between targets and requirements
Assessed output: A timeline showing legal status
C08-S02 · 2 hours
Regional regulation and its scope
EU ETS for shipping and FuelEU Maritime; effects on contracts and operations
Assessed output: An exposure matrix for the organisation
C08-S03 · 2 hours
Board decision scenarios
The uncertain status of the IMO Net-Zero Framework, three scenarios and no-regret actions
Assessed output: A two-page decision note
Core scenario (fictional, for training only)
A fictional shipping company must decide on fleet renewal and a fuel supply contract. Three regulatory scenarios with different degrees of uncertainty are examined.
Final project
A decision brief on three regulatory scenarios
Criteria: precise identification of the problem and sources, clear reasoning, organisational accountability, prioritised actions, stated limitations and readiness for presentation to a decision-maker.
Method and assessment
An EU ETS and FuelEU scope matrix, three scenarios and a board decision note. Interactive teaching, case analysis, group work and trainer feedback.
Short test 20%, session exercises 40% and final project 40%. The suggested criterion for an internal certificate of completion is at least 80% attendance and a score of 70 out of 100; this is not an official IMO or STCW standard.
Official sources
As of 25 October 2026, the IMO Net-Zero Framework is not presented as finally adopted or in force. The state of negotiations must be checked again before publication or delivery.
Confidential discussion
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