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Contractual Drafting for Sale & Purchase Agreements Under FuelEU Maritime
As regulatory obligations under FuelEU Maritime begin to settle into market practice, maritime lawyers and shipowners face new challenges: crafting robust S&P contracts for ships that safeguard from unexpected regulatory and commercial liability. While our previous newsletter addressed the general compliance responsibilities of buyers and sellers ( “Selling and Buying Ships Under FuelEU Maritime” ), this edition moves beyond theory and provides actionable legal guidance for d
Nov 23, 20253 min read


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 17, 20254 min read


FuelEU Pooling Market In The Aftermath of the Extraordinary MEPC83
Last week, the maritime sector was waiting for a turning point. At the extraordinary MEPC83 session, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) was expected to adopt the long-discussed Net Zero Framework (NZF). Instead, following a geopolitical standoff led by the United States and Saudi Arabia, the decision was deferred. The IMO will now revisit the NZF no earlier than October 2026, effectively pushing back the global decarbonisation timeline by at least one to two years.
Oct 19, 20253 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 28, 20253 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 7, 20254 min read


A FuelEU Maritime Controversy: Compliance Mechanisms & EMSA's Interpretation
PLEASE VISIT OUR NEW NEWSLETTER ON THE MOST RECENT UNDERSTANDING OF POOLING UNDER FuelEU MARITIME!! On May 26 this year, we published our...
Oct 21, 20247 min read
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