BetterSea’s Maximilian Schroer Discusses Regulatory Strategies at MEBC 2025

Insights on Navigating FuelEU Maritime.

At the 10th annual Middle East Bunkering Convention (MEBC) held in Dubai, BetterSea's co-founder, Max Schroer, contributed to a pivotal session titled “It’s Complicated: The Ramifications of Global and Regional Regulations.”

This session delved into the complexities of emerging maritime environmental regulations and their impact on the shipping and bunkering sectors.

Schroer shared his expertise on:

• EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): Discussing the financial and operational implications for shipowners and operators.

• FuelEU Maritime Regulation: Exploring strategies for compliance, including pooling mechanisms and alternative fuels.

  
  

Following his presentation, Schroer participated in a panel discussion alongside industry leaders, including Maria Skipper Schwenn of Bunker Holding and James Kennedy of Preston Turnbull LLP. The panel examined:

• Compliance Challenges: Addressing the obligations and costs associated with new regulations.

• Contractual Implications: Understanding how regulatory changes affect contractual relationships within the industry.

  
  

Schroer's contributions underscored BetterSea's commitment to providing innovative solutions that assist maritime stakeholders in navigating the evolving regulatory landscape.

Read more about MEBC25 here: https://www.petrospot.com/events/mebc25-dubai