Akademik Veri Yönetim Sistemi
International Maritime and Logistics Conference, Suhar, Umman, 10 - 11 Şubat 2026, ss.43, (Özet Bildiri)
This study examines the initial implications of the entrance of shipping industry into European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) for Turkish-flagged vessels by combining empirical observation with a legal interpretation. While the existing studies predominantly focused on EU-based fleets, the present research addresses a clear gap by evaluating the indirect legal and operational effects of the EU ETS on Turkish maritime actors that operate within European port jurisdictions. Within this scope, monitoring, reporting and verification (MRV) data for the years 2023 (pre-ETS) and 2024 (initial year of EU ETS) were comparatively assessed, covering approximately one hundred Turkish-flagged vessels listed in both reporting periods. Descriptive statistical analysis was carried out with respect to three core parameters: total CO2 emissions, emission intensity per nautical mile, and annual time spent at sea. The findings suggest that while total emissions remained largely stable, emission intensity were declined, while the average duration of vessel activity at sea was increased. These results indicate that Turkish operators have begun to make operational adjustments that reflect an evolving awareness of emissions efficiency, rather than a fully consolidated compliance practice. Beyond the empirical dimension, the study provides a legal reflection on the developing compliance framework and its potential to reshape maritime governance dynamics in Türkiye. In this regard, the research contributes both conceptually and practically to the understanding of Türkiye’s preparedness for a broader integration with the EU ETS and seeks to fill a notable gap in regional discussions on maritime decarbonization.