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FuelEU Maritime allows pooling as one of its flexibility mechanisms. Under Article 21 of the Regulation, companies may group vessels in a pool to reallocate compliance balances. This is provided the pool satisfies the regulatory conditions on surplus/deficit allocation and total positive balance. For more details, see our previous newsletter. In April of the year following the reporting period (for the first time April 2026), pools and their allocations must be recorded in th

Each week, more stakeholders enter the FuelEU Maritime pooling market. With this influx comes growing uncertainty about what can and should be traded. One recurring misconception is the idea of trading only “already generated surplus.” While this cautious approach may seem prudent, it overlooks the annual nature of FuelEU Maritime compliance. Understanding FuelEU Calculations & Annual Energy Consumption FuelEU Maritime does not measure compliance at any single point in time.

The FuelEU Maritime Regulation and the EU ETS both rely heavily on fuel-level data to determine compliance and reward the uptake of sustainable fuels. Yet as shipping companies begin to implement these requirements, one of the most pressing questions is practical: how should a shipping company demonstrate that a delivered fuel complies with the GHG intensity thresholds or even qualifies as a renewable fuel of non-biological origin (RFNBO)? Proof of Sustainability (PoS) and Pr

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 post-reporting process that is as critical as the operations throughout the year. It requires this process to be laid out in great detail, clarify the timeline, procedural options, and the sequence companies have to follow between January and June of the following year. Understanding these steps is essential to ensuring compliance and avoiding c

May 22, 2025 – The maritime industry is currently navigating the complex waters of FuelEU Maritime compliance. In response, BetterSea has announced a crucial partnership with Normec Verifavia, a prominent player in maritime emissions verification. This strategic alliance aims to simplify compliance processes for shipowners. Transforming Compliance into an Efficient Process BetterSea's partnership with Normec Verifavia will seamlessly integrate automated data validation and fi

Welcome to this week’s newsletter! In today's edition, we break down the key dates and requirements for FuelEU to help you stay on track with the FuelEU compliance timeline. Monitoring Plan Submission Deadline: 31 August 2024 The ISM company must submit a monitoring plan for each vessel. The monitoring plan must outline the chosen method for monitoring and reporting emissions. In case a ship is subject to FuelEU Maritime after 31 August 2024, a monitoring plan must be submitt