Maritime operator holding account (MOHA)
A MOHA may be used to hold, transfer and acquire allowances. Only companies defined as shipping companies may apply, and it is the only account type that may be used to surrender allowances for maritime activities.
Trading account (TA)
A TA may be used to hold, transfer and acquire allowances. Any NO-registered company may apply for such an account, and the company does not need to have ETS obligations to hold a TA. Note also that at least one account representative must reside in Norway.
Operator holding account (OHA)
An OHA may be used to hold, transfer and acquire allowances. Only companies which owns an installation, which is included in the scope of the EU ETS may apply for an OHA. Only this account type may be used to surrender allowances for emissions from the installation activities.
Aircraft operator holding account (AOHA)
An AOHA may be used to hold, transfer and acquire allowances. Only companies defined as aircraft operators may apply, and it is the only account type that may be used to surrender allowances for emissions from aviation.
Verifier account (VA)
This is just a technical term – a ‘verifier’ needs a ‘verifier account’ to approve emissions figures from an installation. A VA may not hold or transfer any allowances.