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BetterSea Co-Founder Honored for Leadership in Maritime Decarbonization BetterSea is proud to announce that our co-founder, Dr. Gordana Ilic, has been named among the Top 100 Women in Shipping for 2024 by AllAboutShipping.co.uk. This prestigious recognition highlights her significant contributions to maritime innovation and sustainability. Dr. Gordana Ilic's leadership has been instrumental in advancing BetterSea's mission to support the maritime industry's transition toward

Throughout recent years, and especially last year, LNG has emerged as a widely used transition fuel, offering lower CO2 emissions compared to other fossil fuels. As described previously, under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, LNG vessels are at an advantage over other fossil fuel ships due to their lower greenhouse gas intensity. Looking beyond fossil LNG, bio-LNG is already a common surplus generator under FuelEU, especially seen as the enabler of some of the super pools offe

Collaboration Enhances Digital Solutions for FuelEU Maritime Compliance. BetterSea is proud to announce a strategic partnership with Oceanly, a leading provider of digital solutions for the maritime industry. This collaboration aims to integrate BetterSea's leading FuelEU Maritime compliance tools with Oceanly's advanced performance monitoring systems, offering shipowners a comprehensive suite to navigate the complexities of maritime decarbonization regulations. The partnersh

The new partnership will allow NorthStandard members heavily discounted access to the BetterSea FuelEU Maritime Compliance service, including their in-house digital support resources. NorthStandard has announced an exclusive collaboration with leading maritime digital decarbonisation experts BetterSea. The new partnership will allow NorthStandard members heavily discounted access to the BetterSea FuelEU Maritime Compliance service, including their in-house digital support res

As the FuelEU Maritime regulation takes effect, companies must choose between paying the penalty, switching to biofuels, or pooling surplus from over-compliant ships. Each option has significant financial implications. This week, we present a case study comparing real-world costs for a non-compliant vessel, helping companies identify the most cost-effective strategy. Evaluating FuelEU Maritime Compliance Costs Scenario Overview A sample containership consumes 10,000 tonnes of

Insights on Navigating FuelEU Maritime. At the 10th annual Middle East Bunkering Convention (MEBC) held in Dubai, BetterSea's co-founder, Max Schroer, contributed to a pivotal session titled “It’s Complicated: The Ramifications of Global and Regional Regulations.” This session delved into the complexities of emerging maritime environmental regulations and their impact on the shipping and bunkering sectors. Schroer shared his expertise on: EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS):

With the FuelEU Maritime compliance mechanisms taking full effect and the FuelEU Marketplace officially starting this month, early movers on BetterSea's platform now have access to an exclusive, limited-volume surplus offer, marking the beginning of a new era in maritime compliance. This is your chance to secure surplus early - to learn more about how this can fit into your compliance strategy, reach out to our team today at info@bettersea.tech With the compliance year 2025 i

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation introduces several compliance mechanisms. These help companies meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity targets. One notable mechanism is borrowing, which allows ships to offset a compliance deficit by using surplus from the following reporting period. This approach may seem straightforward, but it comes with strict limitations, risks, and long-term implications. In this week’s newsletter, we explore how borrowing works, when it is allowable, a

The implementation of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation has introduced compliance mechanisms that connect legal, operational, and financial responsibilities. These changes affect ship owners, charterers, and ship managers while opening the door to even more players, such as fuel suppliers and EUA traders. This week, we explore the complex, evolving, and dynamic web of FuelEU stakeholders and discuss the opportunities and challenges ahead. Stage 1: The ISM Company is at the Heart