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Why “Generated Surplus” under FuelEU Maritime Is a Misleading Concept
Each week, more stakeholders enter the FuelEU Maritime pooling market, and with it comes growing uncertainty about what can and should be traded. One recurring misconception is the idea of trading only “already generated surplus.” While it seems like a cautious approach to not buy something that doesn't exist yet, it overlooks the annual nature of FuelEU Maritime compliance. FuelEU Calculations & Annual Energy Consumption FuelEU Maritime does not measure compliance at any sin
Nov 174 min read


FuelEU Pooling Market Participants & What You Should Consider
As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle progresses, the surplus market has expanded rapidly. What began as a maritime compliance instrument has evolved into a traded commodity, and in doing so, it has attracted far more participants than the regulation or its creators appear to have anticipated. FuelEU pooling rights and who holds them The regulation assigns the compliance responsibility and as such the right to pool to the ISM company. However, contractual arrangements
Oct 273 min read


Decarbonization Regulatory Panel: Navigating Compliance, Cost & Change
The regulatory landscape for shipping has never been more dynamic. Three major frameworks outlined below will likely dominate the...
Sep 283 min read


Settlement Terms in Charter Party Agreements under FuelEU Maritime
FuelEU Maritime compliance brings new commercial challenges. While the regulation defines penalties and created a surplus trading market,...
Sep 74 min read


Understanding FuelEU Maritime Borrowing: Risks and Strategies
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation introduces several compliance mechanisms. These help companies meet their greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity...
Jan 204 min read


Complex Web of FuelEU Stakeholders and Legal Frameworks
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
Dec 16, 20244 min read


Chartering Setups Under FuelEU Maritime: Responsibilities, Risks, and Charter Periods
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation introduces additional complexity in both charters as well as SHIPMAN contracts. With BIMCO’s recently...
Dec 2, 20247 min read


Step-by-Step to Successful FuelEU Maritime Compliance
The upcoming FuelEU Maritime regulation goes beyond just data recording and reporting. It requires an overarching multi-faceted approach...
Sep 1, 20243 min read


Key Considerations for Drafting Charter Clauses Under FuelEU Maritime
The Baltic and International Maritime Council (BIMCO), one of the world's largest international shipping associations representing ship...
Aug 26, 20243 min read
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