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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


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 20, 20254 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


Selling and Buying Ships Under FuelEU Maritime: Explained
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
Nov 18, 20244 min read


AR4 vs. AR5 – What Changes to Expect Under FuelEU Maritime
As we approach 2025, companies preparing for FuelEU Maritime compliance will need to adapt to yet another update: the shift from AR4...
Oct 28, 20243 min read


FuelEU Maritime: Finding the Right Emission Factor
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 CO 2 equivalent per megajoule (g CO 2 e/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 t
Sep 22, 20244 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 2, 20243 min read


Guide: How to calculate FuelEU Maritime Penalties
This week, we’re providing a guide on how to calculate the FuelEU Maritime penalties. We will go through each required step. General...
Aug 5, 20243 min read
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