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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 223 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 263 min read


BetterSea and Normec Verifavia Partner to Revolutionize FuelEU Compliance with Seamless Data Validation and Pool Verification
May 22, 2025 – As the maritime industry navigates compliance with FuelEU Maritime, BetterSea has taken a decisive step toward simplifying...
May 213 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 183 min read


IMO Net-Zero Framework: Impact On Different Fuel Types And Costs
The FuelEU Maritime Regulation has been a hot topic in the EU for more than a year. But as of last Friday, the International Maritime...
Apr 146 min read


Should an LNG Ship Bank or Trade Surplus Under FuelEU Maritime?
With the FuelEU Maritime Regulation now in effect, LNG-powered vessels are in a unique position. Their lower greenhouse gas (GHG)...
Mar 96 min read


Case Study VII: FuelEU Surplus Value Versus Biofuel Premium
With the introduction of FuelEU Maritime following the famous EU ETS, shipping companies must make strategic decisions about meeting...
Mar 33 min read


The Business Case for e-LNG Under FuelEU Maritime
Throughout recent years, and especially last year, LNG has emerged as a widely used transition fuel, offering lower CO2 emissions compared to other fossil fuels. As described previously, under the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, LNG vessels are at an advantage over other fossil fuel ships due to their lower greenhouse gas intensity. Looking beyond fossil LNG, bio-LNG is already a common surplus generator under FuelEU, especially seen as the enabler of some of the super pools offe
Feb 176 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 103 min read
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