The Council of the European Union has issued a corrigendum to the Slovak language version of Regulation (EU) 2015/757, correcting the definition of "gross tonnage" (Gt) in Article 3(e) on page 60. The Slovak text now defines "gross tonnage" as gross tonnage calculated per the tonnage measurement rules in Annex I to the International Convention on Tonnage Measurement of Ships (adopted by the IMO in London) or any successor convention. The erroneous phrase "in metric tons" and the incorrect term "hrubá priestornosť v tonách" are deleted; the corrected term is "hrubá priestornosť". This is an obvious-error correction under Procedure 2(b), transmitted to the European Parliament. Member States have 8 days from the document's date (Brussels, 3 August 2026) to submit observations to dql.rectificatifs@consilium.europa.eu.
The corrigendum, dated 3 August 2026, is a technical correction to the Slovak version of the regulation, which was originally adopted on 29 April 2015. The regulation establishes a system for monitoring, reporting and verification of carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport, and amends Directive 2009/16/EC. The correction aligns the Slovak text with the international tonnage measurement standards, removing the metric-ton qualifier that could have led to misinterpretation of the gross tonnage definition.
The correction is procedural and does not alter the substance of the regulation. It ensures that the Slovak version accurately reflects the international convention, which is crucial for the consistent application of the regulation across all EU member states. The 8-day observation window allows member states to review the correction before it is finalized.
This corrigendum is part of the EU's broader efforts to ensure accurate and consistent implementation of its maritime emissions monitoring rules. The regulation is a key component of the EU's climate policy, contributing to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from the maritime sector. The correction does not introduce new obligations but clarifies an existing definition, which is important for ship operators and national authorities responsible for enforcing the regulation.
The impact of this correction is limited to the Slovak language version and does not affect other language versions or the substantive provisions of the regulation. Ship operators and national authorities in Slovakia will benefit from a clearer definition, reducing the risk of misinterpretation. The correction is expected to be formally adopted after the observation period, with no further changes anticipated.