Glander International Bunkering - Experts & Thought Leaders

Pioneering bunker trading firm, Glander International Bunkering, has introduced a tool to help users calculate key data for compliance with FuelEU Maritime, which came into effect on January 1, 2025. FuelEU Maritime aims to reduce carbon emissions in the shipping sector by incentivising the use of alternative fuels and imposing penalties for non-compliance. FuelEU Maritime guidelines With the new Compliance Calculator, Glander International Bunkering helps users understand potential penalties and savings based on voyage type, fuel, and quantity. The Compliance Calculator is specifically designed for commercial vessels over 5,000 GT and adheres to the stricter FuelEU Maritime guidelines rather than the IMO’s. Next update planned for 2030 The simplified version supports MGO and VLSFO, while the full version can calculate all fuel types The simplified version supports MGO and VLSFO, while the full version can calculate all fuel types, offering users more comprehensive insights. Additionally, the calculator is built to adapt to regulatory changes, with the next update planned for 2030. Frederik Moser, Head of New Fuels, said, "As the industry adapts to new regulations, understanding the implications of fuel choices is crucial to operating efficiently and responsibly. Our goal is to help maritime operators reduce costs, avoid penalties, and transition to new fuels in a smoother, more efficient way." ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications Aligning with Glander International Bunkering’s ISCC EU and ISCC PLUS certifications, the Compliance Calculator demonstrates the benefits of certified biofuels and supports the company’s commitment to sustainability. For more detailed and customised insights, the full version of the calculator can be accessed by contacting the New Fuel Advisors at Glander International Bunkering.

More than almost any trend, decarbonisation is driving the future of maritime. That reality alone makes decarbonisation the perfect topic for our first-ever Expert Panel Roundtable column. Traditional maritime fuels, like heavy fuel oil, release harmful pollutants that contribute to air pollution and have adverse health effects. We have to do better, and discussions in the maritime industry centre on which combination of alternative fuels and other technologies can solve the shorter- and longer-term challenges of decarbonisation. For an update on the various approaches, we asked our Expert Panel Roundtable: What are the latest maritime technology trends in decarbonisation?