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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


Case Study XI: Bio30 Blend with MGO vs. HFO – Why Fuel Base Matters
As shipping companies explore the use of biofuels to meet FuelEU Maritime requirements, the question is no longer whether to blend but...
Jul 13, 20254 min read


Case Study X: Optimizing FuelEU Compliance Through Smart Fuel Allocation
Navigating Compliance and Optimization in FuelEU with Biofuels With increasing FuelEU exposure and costs, vessels calling the EU must...
Jun 29, 20254 min read


Case Study IX: Biofuel vs Pooling – A Real-World Voyage Scenario
As shipping companies navigate the complex cost landscape shaped by FuelEU Maritime, understanding the trade-offs between compliance...
Jun 22, 20253 min read


Zero Emission Technologies At Berth and Their Impact on FuelEU Compliance
This newsletter series has previously outlined the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) requirement and benefits under FuelEU as also stipulated...
Jun 14, 20254 min read


FuelEU Compliance Process: From Data Submission to DoC Issuance
The end of a FuelEU Maritime reporting year doesn't mean the work is done. On the contrary, it marks the beginning of an interesting...
May 26, 20253 min read


Retrospective Compliance Checks: What If Yesterday's FuelEU Compliance Becomes Today's Risk?
One of the lesser-discussed but tricky elements of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation is the power of administering states to conduct...
May 18, 20253 min read


Navigating the Geographic Scope of FuelEU Maritime: Which Voyages Are Covered and How Much Counts?
With FuelEU Maritime now in full swing, understanding which parts of energy consumed counts on which voyage—and how much—towards your...
Mar 30, 20254 min read


Penalty, Biofuel or FuelEU Pooling: Best Compliance Option?
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
Feb 10, 20253 min read
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