The Clean Shipping Alliance (CSA) and the Marine Fuels Alliance (MFA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support the shipping industry and bunker suppliers in meeting regulatory requirements on emissions, and to advance the transition to alternative...
John Phillips (Awyrlas Ltd)
The Challenge of Non-Lien Clauses for Bunker Companies
Non-lien clauses are becoming an increasingly important issue in the bunker industry. Often included in charterparties, vessel management agreements, or other contractual arrangements, these clauses are intended to prevent suppliers from placing a lien or other claim...
article on Lng bunker supplies (ex truck)
Paul Veldhuizen of Vitrea Consulting provides an expert overview of the opportunities and challenges facing marine fuelling companies entering the LNG supply market. Drawing on his extensive LNG industry experience, he supports the MFA through guidance and consultancy...
The Credit Gap: Something Wicked This Way Comes
This MFA Blog, written by Shipergy’s Global Head of Credit and Compliance, Chris Morgan, explores the challenges bunker companies face in balancing operational processes and profitability while navigating significant geopolitical risks. The article aligns closely with...
force majeure – is it really?
The MFA discusses the Force Majeure clause in Bunker Fuels contracts with lawyer Steve Simms of Simms Showers LLC. In the context of the conflict in the Middle East, this Podcast looks at the importance for bunker supply and trading companies to review their GT&Cs...
from crisis to control – managing policies in times of global conflict
When businesses set their strategies and budgets for the year ahead, they typically base assumptions on normal market conditions and “known knowns” — to borrow a phrase from Donald Rumsfeld — with allowances made for anticipated world events and pressures. However,...
podcast on helping manage risk in uncertain times
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tV2FsfcCBHzWkZ3Y5yRJB?si=Zq1wigpGR36BbvJc_rw37A
Webinar on Eu 20th sanctions package
MFA and Hafnia Law Firm - EU and Venezuela Sanctions update-20260508_100117UTC-Meeting Recording.mp4
linking ideas to impact – growth through collaboration
The MFA’s primary aim is to “Connect, Support and Promote” its members. We are committed to developing a unique global network that enables members to achieve their full potential through improved access to shared resources and more efficient collaboration. When...
Latest Podcast on Bunker Adjustment Factor structures and how Energy Price Insurance can support companies at a time of new compliance regulations for ETS
https://open.spotify.com/episode/7oKrT89UyM6KurC9OuNKCh?si=8HKVrWc7T3-Xop2yxmyu8A








