Monetary penalty on a negative FuelEU compliance balance.
Formula
$$ P = t_\text{VLSFO-eq} \cdot 2{,}400 \cdot [1 + 0.10 \cdot (n - 1)] $$Consecutive-year surcharge capped at $5 \times$ the base penalty.
Symbol legend
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| $P$ | Annual penalty | EUR | result |
| $t_\text{VLSFO-eq}$ | Deficit in VLSFO-equivalent tonnes | t | compliance-balance calc |
| $2{,}400$ | Base rate | €/t VLSFO-eq | FuelEU Art. 23 |
| $n$ | Consecutive non-compliant years | - | operator record |
Sources
- FuelEU Maritime Article 23 - penalty scheme.