Daphne Technology releases white paper on direct emissions monitoring in shipping

Daphne Technology has published a new white paper titled From Assumptions to Accuracy: Unlocking the Value of Direct Emissions Monitoring in the Maritime Industry. The paper examines the limitations of estimation-based reporting methods and outlines how direct measurement can provide greater accuracy, transparency, and readiness for future regulatory requirements.

The study comes as emissions regulations tighten under the EU Monitoring Reporting and Verification (MRV) system, the IMO Data Collection System (DCS), and the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS). According to the paper, factor-based methods remain widely used but can expose operators to reporting uncertainty, higher carbon costs, and underestimation of methane slip.

The company highlights how its PureMetrics™ technology uses real-time exhaust data to deliver traceable and audit-ready reporting. Drawing on deployment experience aboard dual-fuel vessels, the paper sets out the compliance, cost, and operational benefits of direct measurement for shipowners and operators.

“The maritime sector is entering a decisive period where emissions transparency will define both compliance and competitiveness,” said Jamie Brick, Interim CEO of Daphne Technology. “This white paper reflects the technical progress achieved in collaboration with our partners, and it underlines the importance of moving from assumptions to verifiable data. Direct measurement is not just a technical step forward, it is essential for operators who want to manage costs, reduce uncertainty, and meet the expectations of regulators and stakeholders in the years ahead.”

The white paper also draws on analysis of regulatory developments and independent studies on methane slip and greenhouse gas factors. It emphasizes that regulators, verifiers, and charterers are placing increasing scrutiny on emissions data quality, making direct monitoring a critical consideration for decision-makers preparing their fleets for compliance and competitive positioning.