As the maritime industry faces increasing regulatory pressure to reduce emissions, CLdN has introduced pooling services to support compliance with the FuelEU Maritime (FEUM) directive. This initiative helps shipowners and operators meet stringent EU environmental requirements while mitigating the financial burden of high biofuel costs.
The FEUM directive encourages the use of renewable and low-carbon fuels to cut greenhouse gas emissions. However, biofuels—though effective—are significantly more expensive, costing 50-150% more than conventional fossil fuels. Non-compliance can lead to heavy penalties. For instance, a capesize vessel sailing from South America to Rotterdam could face a $50,000 fine if it fails to meet the required biofuel tonnage.
CLdN’s pooling system offers flexibility by allowing shipowners to offset the underperformance of one vessel with the overperformance of another, ensuring overall compliance. This mechanism not only helps companies avoid penalties but also incentivises investment in sustainable technologies.
CLdN has a fleet of over 30 vessels that sail up to 2.5 million nautical miles per year, primarily in EU waters. These ships are equipped to run on biodiesel and bio-LNG, enabling CLdN to adjust fuel blends strategically to assist partners in meeting regulations.
CLdN has already established itself as a leader in fuel efficiency. In 2023, its fleet’s CO₂ emissions averaged just 39g CO₂/tonne-km.
For more details, CLdN invites interested parties to explore its pooling services brochure or contact its Carbon Services Team. Read more: CLdN Pooling Services
