<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[BetterSea Lda]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterSea provides an end-to-end software solution to streamline maritime decarbonisation for ports, terminals, and shipping companies.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 28 Jul 2026 07:49:26 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.bettersea.tech/fr/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[EU ETS revision for shipping: the key changes for maritime compliance]]></title><description><![CDATA[The EU ETS revision proposal changes maritime compliance by widening scope, adding offshore operations, integrating MRV and FuelEU reporting, aligning responsible entities and creating a new allowance reserve for sustainable fuels and zero-emission propulsion. This article explains the key changes, timelines and contractual implications for shipping companies.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/eu-ets-revision-for-shipping-the-key-changes-for-maritime-compliance</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a5ce59be447e3bde589eb03</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Jul 2026 16:43:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_1050a9c9a8e5443fbe8d18974789de42~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FuelEU surplus prices &#38; index: what market participants should look out for]]></title><description><![CDATA[FuelEU surplus prices are increasingly used for charter party settlements, pooling decisions and compliance planning. But not every number is a benchmark. This article explains why methodology matters, why executed trades are the strongest reference, and what to check before relying on a FuelEU surplus index.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/fueleu-surplus-prices-index-what-market-participants-should-look-out-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a53a0c60eb6d92caeeba65f</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Jul 2026 16:28:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_a03d4386e5f240bebc8d3b6fb78c827d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The compounding effect of national and regional maritime decarbonisation regulations]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the adoption of the IMO Net-Zero Framework delayed and political consensus uncertain, regulatory fragmentation becomes a real risk. Regulatory pressure will and in fact is already reappearing elsewhere. The EU has already moved ahead with EU ETS and FuelEU Maritime. The UK is extending its own emissions trading scheme to shipping. African countries have or are implementing national carbon tax schemes.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/the-compounding-effect-of-national-and-regional-maritime-decarbonisation-regulations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a423c8fc19ca7d97f2ab205</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:27:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_f52f62e869c14cf099c940cb68477e38~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Wind-assisted propulsion under FuelEU Maritime: why the calculation deserves a closer look]]></title><description><![CDATA[Wind-assisted propulsion is usually discussed as a straightforward efficiency measure. The vessel consumes less fuel, emissions decrease, EU ETS exposure is reduced, and the FuelEU Maritime GHG intensity calculation benefits from the regulatory reward factor for wind assistance. From a technical and environmental perspective, the direction of travel appears clear. From a commercial FuelEU Maritime perspective, however, the calculation is more nuanced.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/wind-assisted-propulsion-under-fueleu-maritime-why-the-calculation-deserves-a-closer-look</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a383c2e6eab84e6060787ee</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 21:17:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_687d12f7671048bea8b1d0032d39e23d~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[UK ETS Extension to Shipping: What Shipping Companies Need to Prepare For]]></title><description><![CDATA[The UK ETS extension to shipping starts on 1 July 2026. This article explains scope, responsible entities, monitoring plans, reporting, verification, allowance surrender and contractual risks for maritime operators.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/uk-ets-extension-to-shipping-what-shipping-companies-need-to-prepare-for</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a134ff4b883334b04e825cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 20:28:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_b9723a3157134f06aa98f5a587ede156~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, Podcast Special Mini Series ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Discover our special mini series for the IMO International Day for Women in Maritime, featuring conversations on leadership, mentorship, authenticity, and the future of women in shipping.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/imo-international-day-for-women-in-maritime-podcast-special-mini-series</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a04f67b68a3e7adcb1641e1</guid><category><![CDATA[Wavemakers Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 May 2026 22:57:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_884d0f4d29324b9685831faa7b16a12c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gordana Ilic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What happens if your FuelEU pool fails? The execution risk under FuelEU Maritime]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, pooling is widely recognised as a reliable compliance mechanism under FuelEU Maritime. In most commercial discussions, the underlying assumption is that once a pool is agreed, it will be executed. This assumption deserves closer investigation. In practice, pooling is not a single step but a multi-stage process with dependencies and hard deadlines. The successful execution of a pool requires that each of these steps is completed correctly and in sequence by all pool participants....]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/what-happens-if-your-fueleu-pool-fails-the-execution-risk-under-fueleu-maritime</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c95fd04b5dfe0bfdb295b5</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 29 Mar 2026 18:07:10 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_ef59f886d92840c7bef1db6d238d4167~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Entitlement, FuelEU Database access, and the real bottleneck under FuelEU Maritime]]></title><description><![CDATA[FuelEU Maritime is now transitioning from a phase of preparation into one of execution. Over the first compliance year, market participants have developed compliance strategies based on assumptions. Surplus positions were modelled, pooling arrangements were structured, and commercial transactions were entered into on the expectation that these structures would translate into regulatory outcomes once the FuelEU Database and its operational framework became operational. With the first reporting...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/entitlement-fueleu-database-access-and-the-real-bottleneck-under-fueleu-maritime</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69c04cd74e4c0bcd1e090be3</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 22 Mar 2026 20:54:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_58cec34370e04d4e99e65c3ff324135a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Borrowing under FuelEU Maritime: why it is not a safety net when pooling fails]]></title><description><![CDATA[Borrowing under FuelEU Maritime is often described in market discussions as a convenient fallback option. The narrative is simple: if a pool does not work out or surplus cannot be sourced at an acceptable price, the vessel can simply borrow compliance from the following year. This narrative is misleading. Borrowing is not designed as a universal safety net, and in many practical situations it cannot even cover the deficit of a single conventional vessel. In addition, the regulatory...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/borrowing-under-fueleu-maritime-why-it-is-not-a-safety-net-when-pooling-fails</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69b6e90c982a6a9cdc27f1f8</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 15 Mar 2026 17:50:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_7dc1baa9f2c44fc98f314fef5a7fe984~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Seven Recognitions for BetterSea Women in the Top 100 Women in Shipping 2025!]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterSea is proud to announce that seven recognitions have been awarded to our team in the Top 100 Women in Shipping 2025, published in the 7th edition of All About Shipping’s prestigious annual rankings.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/top-100-women-in-shipping-2025-bettersea-recognition</link><guid isPermaLink="false">699e2653bf1bf6f6a2a4fc31</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 24 Feb 2026 22:59:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_7510662ff66f4153a97359c3134d633e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reporting Pools in the FuelEU Database]]></title><description><![CDATA[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, provided the pool satisfies the regulatory conditions on surplus/deficit allocation and total positive balance (see 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 the Official FuelEU Database and then verified...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/reporting-pools-in-the-fueleu-database</link><guid isPermaLink="false">696beab03d420427946ab0ce</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 21:52:55 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_f271c854c6524d46bc07435a48fa63de~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Contractual Drafting for Sale &#38; Purchase Agreements Under FuelEU Maritime]]></title><description><![CDATA[As regulatory obligations under FuelEU Maritime begin to settle into market practice, maritime lawyers and shipowners face new challenges: crafting robust S&#38;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 drafting S&#38;P...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/contractual-drafting-for-sale-purchase-agreements-under-fueleu-maritime</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6923450bd63753fe4b99268b</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:53:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_20a31f4c0b6a4ee18ca7d143f4f8579a~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why “Generated Surplus” under FuelEU Maritime Is a Misleading Concept]]></title><description><![CDATA[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 &#38; Annual Energy Consumption FuelEU Maritime does not measure compliance at any single point in...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/why-generated-surplus-under-fueleu-maritime-is-a-misleading-concept</link><guid isPermaLink="false">691a6bb080f146b984df479e</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 01:15:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_35c592ba36a649ca8819fbf04d4d3d54~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BetterSea and Evigo by OSM Thome Form Partnership to Deliver Standardized &#38; Streamlined FuelEU Pooling Solution to Maritime Customers.]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterSea and Evigo by OSM Thome Form Partnership to Deliver Standardized &#38; Streamlined
FuelEU Pooling to Maritime Customers.

Under the terms of the agreement, Evigo will white-label BetterSea’s FuelEU Platform, offering it under the Evigo brand. The FuelEU pooling option complements Evigo’s existing services, the collaboration enables Evigo to provide its customers with direct access to BetterSea’s standardized FuelEU pooling framework.]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/bettersea-and-evigo-by-osm-thome-partner-on-fueleu-pooling-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">690bdfeaaa0a315edf6dd6d9</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:31:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_9341cbaad2614c1c8eda36221e3517d0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gordana Ilic</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FuelEU Pooling Market Participants &#38; What You Should Consider]]></title><description><![CDATA[As the first FuelEU Maritime compliance cycle progresses, the surplus market has expanded rapidly. What began as a maritime compliance instrument has evolved into a traded commodity, and in doing so, it has attracted far more participants than the regulation or its creators appear to have anticipated. FuelEU pooling rights and who holds them The regulation assigns the compliance responsibility and as such the right to pool to the ISM company. However, contractual arrangements make it possible...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/fueleu-pooling-market-participants-and-what-buyers-should-consider</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68ff8e840b31cbff20fb9a46</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 26 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_610a7d52ef3444ae923b691882da7a90~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[FuelEU Pooling Market In The Aftermath of the Extraordinary MEPC83]]></title><description><![CDATA[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. For anyone...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/fueleu-pooling-market-in-the-aftermath-of-the-extraordinary-mepc83</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68f525d9a6f2484f3c9973d1</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Oct 2025 18:30:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_aa161e2552084f97a802f93426560a1b~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Decarbonization Regulatory Panel: Navigating Compliance, Cost &#38; Change]]></title><description><![CDATA[The regulatory landscape for shipping has never been more dynamic. Three major frameworks outlined below will likely dominate the...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/decarbonization-regulatory-panel-navigating-compliance-cost-change</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68d94381a9706ca89316e5cb</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><category><![CDATA[Wavemakers Podcast]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 28 Sep 2025 21:09:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_36f94916583e48c690391688ad539ae9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMO Net Zero Framework: Which Regulatory Future Is Shipping Heading Into?]]></title><description><![CDATA[In mid-October, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) will convene an extraordinary session of the Marine Environment Protection...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/imo-net-zero-framework-which-regulatory-future-is-shipping-heading-into</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68c71901bf647d2d0a572fcc</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Sep 2025 20:38:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_f673b8aebf8344459d8be8ff32042577~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Settlement Terms in Charter Party Agreements under FuelEU Maritime]]></title><description><![CDATA[FuelEU Maritime compliance brings new commercial challenges. While the regulation defines penalties and created a surplus trading market,...]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/settlement-terms-in-charter-party-agreements-under-fueleu-maritime</link><guid isPermaLink="false">68bd662d3a66668fb16b2bf5</guid><category><![CDATA[Monday Newsletter]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 12:43:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4c2493_febbaca3afeb44388920b876e84e6d76~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Maximilian Schroer</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence]]></title><description><![CDATA[BetterSea Launches the World’s First FuelEU Index, Signaling a New Era of Transparency and Trading Confidence]]></description><link>https://www.bettersea.tech/post/bettersea-launches-the-world-s-first-fueleu-index-signaling-a-new-era-of-transparency-and-trading-c</link><guid isPermaLink="false">689c780c6eff053a2c3a3b37</guid><category><![CDATA[News]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 13 Aug 2025 21:53:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/269648_3353f3f8cdd64aa99111f601c5211048~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Gordana Ilic</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>