OceanScore’s FuelEU Pooling Marketplace gives you early, transparent access to surplus offers, with no transaction fees and full flexibility to support your compliance strategy.

Without pooling, every ship that exceeds the annual GHG intensity limit must either pay a penalty of €640 per tonne of CO₂ or switch to low- or zero-carbon fuels, which are often two to three times more expensive than conventional fuels. Pooling creates a market-based alternative: vessels with surplus compliance — for example, those running on biofuels or with strong efficiency performance — can sell their surplus credits, while vessels facing a deficit can buy that surplus instead of paying the full penalty or changing fuels. This approach typically costs less than one-third of the FuelEU penalty, involves no operational or technical risks, and offers flexibility to bank or sell unused surplus during the April pooling window once verified data is available. In short, pooling transforms compliance from a costly individual obligation into a shared, data-driven market where efficiency and collaboration drive down total costs for the industry.

- FuelEU relevant consumption for the year is closed on December 31st. After this date, your compliance balance is fixed and any new fuel use counts toward the next year - By March, verified compliance balances become available on THETIS - Pooling can only officially happen in April, with a deadline of April 30 (1-30. April.2026: Official pooling window). If you haven’t pooled by then, you pay the penalty. Alternatively, you can decide in April to bank surplus or borrow in the case of deficit

OceanScore’s marketplace stands out through its commitment to transparency, fairness, and credibility. Unlike single-provider platforms, it brings together multiple offers from multiple players, giving users a clear view of the full market rather than one opaque price. All transactions are direct between counterparties, with no hidden commissions or margins—only a small onboarding fee. This open model fosters fair competition, ensuring buyers benefit from the best available terms. The marketplace is also backed by leading industry players such as MSC, Anglo-Eastern, V-Ships, IINO Lines, Nordic Shipping, Döhle Group, and others, reinforcing its credibility and trust within the global shipping community.