Mystic Ocean renews its Green Marine Europe certificate during Green Shipping Day 2026, held in Nice, France, on 23 September.

The certificate was received by Marisa Costa, Head of Sustainability at MysticInvest Holding, on behalf of Mystic Ocean.

Mystic Cruises, also part of MysticInvest Holding, received its respective certificate at the same event. Both companies participate separately in Green Marine Europe’s environmental certification programme and are assessed according to the criteria applicable to their respective operations.

Green Shipping Day brings together different parts of the maritime sector to discuss operational, technological and environmental challenges. The 2026 programme included subjects such as blue tourism, biodiversity, underwater noise, maritime value chains and the role of certification in supporting measurable progress.

Continuing a structured assessment process

Green Marine Europe is a voluntary environmental certification programme developed for the maritime industry.

Mystic Ocean joined the programme in 2025, beginning a structured process through which specific aspects of its environmental performance are assessed against criteria defined by Green Marine Europe.

To receive the certificate, participants complete an annual self-evaluation covering the performance indicators applicable to their operations. The process also includes external verification every two years, publication of results and requirements relating to continual improvement.

The certificate confirms that a participant has completed the requirements established by the programme for the corresponding assessment period. Its scope is therefore limited to the Green Marine Europe framework and the specific indicators it evaluates.

This distinction is important: the certification provides an assessment within a defined set of environmental performance indicators rather than a general assessment of every aspect of a company or its operations.

From assessment to operational decisions

For Mystic Ocean, participating in Green Marine Europe provides a consistent framework for reviewing specific areas of environmental performance related to its maritime operations.

The value of the process lies in its recurring nature.

Performance is measured. Supporting information is documented. Results are reviewed. Areas requiring further attention can then be identified.

This annual cycle allows the assessment to function as a practical management tool rather than as a one-off exercise.

In an industry involving complex ship operations, long-distance itineraries and different maritime regions, having a structured framework can help teams follow performance over time and establish clearer priorities for further work.

Transparency as part of the process

The publication of participants’ results is one of the requirements of the Green Marine Europe programme. This allows stakeholders and members of the public to consult each company’s certification status and its performance within the specific areas assessed. Mystic Ocean’s results are therefore publicly available through its participant profile.

Rather than presenting the Green Marine Europe certificate as a broad assessment of the company’s entire environmental performance, this transparency helps clarify exactly what has been evaluated and allows readers to consult the information published directly by the programme.

A shared framework, separate assessments

The certificates received by Mystic Ocean and Mystic Cruises reflect the participation of both companies in Green Marine Europe.

However, each company completes its own assessment and receives its own certificate. Their results are also published separately, reflecting differences between their fleets and operations.

For Mystic Ocean, receiving its latest certificate marks the completion of another annual certification cycle and the continuation of the process that began when the company joined Green Marine Europe in 2025.

The framework is one of the tools used by Mystic Ocean to assess specific aspects of its environmental performance, alongside its operational procedures and environmental management practices.

The work continues beyond the moment the certificate is received: through measurement, review and the identification of areas where further progress can be made.

Readers can consult Mystic Ocean’s certification information and published results on its Green Marine Europe participant profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Green Marine Europe?

Green Marine Europe is a voluntary environmental certification programme for the European maritime industry. Participants assess their performance against defined indicators and follow a certification process that includes annual self-evaluation, publication of results and periodic external verification.

When did Mystic Ocean join Green Marine Europe?

Mystic Ocean joined the Green Marine Europe programme in 2025.

What does the Green Marine Europe certificate assess?

The certificate relates specifically to the environmental performance indicators included within the Green Marine Europe framework and applicable to each participant’s operations. It should not be interpreted as a general certification of every environmental aspect of the company.

How often are participants assessed?

Participants complete an annual self-evaluation, while external verification takes place every two years as part of the programme’s certification requirements.

Are Mystic Ocean and Mystic Cruises assessed together?

No. Although both companies are part of MysticInvest Holding and participate in Green Marine Europe, they are assessed separately and receive individual certificates and published results.

Where can Mystic Ocean’s Green Marine Europe results be consulted?

Mystic Ocean’s certification status and published results can be consulted through its official Green Marine Europe participant profile.