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Collaborative Report Explores Strategic Role of Ports in Maritime Decarbonization. BetterSea is proud to announce that our co-founder, Maximilian Schroer, has contributed to a seminal report titled “Ports as Energy Transition Hubs: An Exploratory Study.” This collaborative effort, led by Copenhagen Business School’s CBS Maritime and the Copenhagen School of Energy Infrastructure (CSEI), with participation from the Technical University of Denmark’s Maritime DTU, delves into th

Selling or buying ships under FuelEU Maritime introduces challenges for both buyers and sellers. The regulation adds complexity to the process, from managing compliance balances to ensuring compliance responsibility between both parties. This week’s newsletter explores the regulatory requirements for ship sales, highlights potential risks, and includes a practical example. Regulatory Requirements for Selling and Buying Ships under FuelEU Maritime The FuelEU Maritime Regulatio

As shipping companies work on their strategies for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, they are considering different models for trading compliance surpluses and pooling. Two primary options arose: marketplaces, driven by all individual marketplace participants, and super pools, structured around centralized management by a single provider. Today, we look at the key categories for consideration and the main differences between these models, focusing on structure, transparency, a

As we approach 2025, companies preparing for FuelEU Maritime compliance will need to adapt to yet another update: the shift from AR4 (IPCC’s Fourth Assessment Report) to AR5 (IPCC’s Fifth Assessment Report) Global Warming Potentials (GWPs). This adjustment has been mentioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) to be implemented before the start of FuelEU Maritime in January 2025 and will affect how greenhouse gas emissions are calculated for compliance under the reg

FuelEU Maritime and Risk Redefined in Key Industry Panel on Regulatory Impact. BetterSea proudly participated in ARACON 2024, where co-founder Maximilian Schroer took the stage in the conference’s opening session, “Changing Behaviour – The Impact of New Shipping Regulations and Redefining Risk.” Schroer's talk, “FuelEU Maritime: Pooling – Whos and Hows,” addressed the practical mechanics and strategic opportunities of pooling under the upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation. Fol

BetterSea Calculator Cited for Delivering Cost-Efficient FuelEU Strategy As enforcement of the FuelEU Maritime regulation nears, Lloyd’s List showcases BetterSea as a leading provider of compliance solutions in their article, “FuelEU compliance taking shape as implementation nears.” The piece highlights the sharp financial implications facing shipowners in 2025 and the growing demand for smart, data-backed strategies to navigate these regulations. According to the article, a

Following up on last week’s newsletter on emission factors, this week we’ll focus on the practical application of those factors: calculating the GHG intensity of a ship under FuelEU Maritime. Using the example question posed on our LinkedIn quiz, we’ll provide a guide on how to correctly calculate the GHG intensity based on an example with a containership using heavy fuel oil (HFO). What is GHG Intensity? Under FuelEU Maritime, the GHG intensity is the ratio of total greenhou

Most essential for compliance with FuelEU Maritime is the emission factor used to determine the GHG intensity. The emission factor under FuelEU Maritime measures a fuel's lifecycle emissions (well-to-wake), which are expressed in grams of CO2 equivalent per megajoule (g CO2e/MJ). Today’s newsletter sheds light on where to find a fuel’s emission factor and how it is derived: Where to find a fuel’s emission factor for calculations under FuelEU Maritime? FuelEU Maritime is the f

In this episode of The Wavemakers Podcast, Eli Gjesdal reflects on her lifelong maritime journey. Inspired by her grandmother, Eli dreamed of working on tankers from an early age, and while that dream evolved, she has gone on to become a pioneer in the industry and advocate for women in maritime. Eli discusses being one of the first women in a predominantly male field, her belief in teamwork, and how her passion for helping others has shaped her role as a leader and coach. Jo