The Marine Fuels Alliance Podcast

Episoade

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  Force Majeure – Is it really? 16.06.2026 26min

  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 and consider how relevant and strong their Force Majeure clause is.
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  MFA and Flux Markets - helping manage risk in uncertain times 13.05.2026 30min

  In this episode, we look at helping bunker firms manage risk and uncertainty in response to the Iran war. Anthony Mollet is in discussion with Tom Fawcett and Harry Campion of Flux Markets about their hedging strategies and consultancy and new Flux Live platform.
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  From BAF to carbon: where exposure hides 09.03.2026 28min

  Listen to the latest MFA Podcast where Anthony discusses Bunker Adjustment Factor structures and how Energy Price Insurance can support companies at a time of new compliance regulations for ETS.
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  MFA and Certy - EU Sanctions Packages 02.03.2026 41min

  Anthony Mollet in discussion with Simon Ring, Advisor to Certy about Market Disruption and Real-Time Credit & Compliance impact for Bunker Companies.
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  Arresting a Ship for Bunker Debt 27.10.2025 27min

  Anthony and Anders provide an informative overview with critical guidance to be considered when arresting ships for bunker debts
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  BIMCO Bunker Terms Election Sheet Review 10.10.2025 27min

  The MFA discusses potential amendments to clauses in the BIMCO Election Sheet.
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  The Importance of Education: The MFA and The ICS 01.07.2025 22min

  MFA Executive Officer Anthony Mollet in conversation with Robert Hill from the ICS.
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  Maritime Fuel Price Insurance: An introduction by Paratus & Partners 07.04.2025 21min

  This podcast explains why there is a need for maritime fuel price insurance and how Paratus policies are set up to disrupt traditional hedging strategies for managing adverse fuel price volatility
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  FuelEU Maritime: An overview with the MFA and Gasum 21.03.2025 22min

  MFA Executive Officer Anthony Mollet and Gasum’s Maritime Sales Manager Simon Kelly discuss a basic overview of FuelEU Maritime ahead of an upcoming MFA webinar on the topic and the potential impact for bunker suppliers, traders and industry stakeholders.
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  Bunker Sampling and Analysis of Results Data 24.07.2024 26min

  The MFA speaks with Marine Fuels Services and PetroInspect on issues around bunker sampling and how test results are interpreted
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  How to obtain ISCC for Biofuel supply and trading 07.03.2024 18min

  New MFA member Envirosense Ltd’s Jack Symonds talks to Anthony Mollet about the importance of obtaining International Sustainability and Carbon Certification for bunker suppliers and traders.
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  EU ETS and Guidance for EU Allowances 21.11.2023 27min

  MFA Partner company Grey Epoch provide expert guidance around the complex issue of purchasing EU Allowances as part of the EU Emissions Trading System. Listen in to Emilio Fantana explain options shipping companies have. Grey Epoch Europe Limited (FRN: 959638) is an appointed representative of Thornbridge Investment Management LLP (FRN: 713859) which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Grey Epoch Europe is a limited company registered in England and Wales (no. 13515204). Registered Office: 40 Gracechurch Street, London, EC3V 0BT.
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  Debt Recovery 01.10.2023 25min

  In this Podcast, the MFA discusses debt recovery and US Jurisdiction in T&Cs with Steve Simms (Simms Showers) & Anthony Desbrousses (Marine Recoveries).
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  Risk Management 12.07.2023 19min

  No matter the size of a business, risk management controls have to be put in place and reviewed regularly. In this Podcast, the MFA talks with capSpire, one of our excellent Partner companies who are willing to support our members. Listen in as Anthony Mollet speaks with Jasse Chan about the systems and options capSpire can help with for bunker companies.
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  GC-MS Testing 28.06.2023 19min

  The MFA discusses the significant issue of GC-MS in bunker fuel testing. Listen to Anthony Mollet and Iain Butterworth as they go through critical aspects that affect all stakeholders in the bunker supply chain.
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  The KYC Process 26.04.2023 27min

  The MFA speaks with Sea Green Law's Stephen Marais to provide an overview on key elements bunker companies should consider when reviewing or completing a KYC process.
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  Cyber Security 04.04.2023 15min

  The MFA speaks with Arx Alliance and the Marine Safety & Security Alliance to discuss the risks of cyber-crime. In the first Podcast on this topic, we consider potential exposure to bunker suppliers. Forthcoming Podcasts will delve deeper in to this topic and the MFA will be preparing a basic guideline for its members to consider how best to protect against a cyber-attack.
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  Trade Credit Insurance 22.12.2022 25min

  Listen to a thorough discussion about the importance of preparing your business to apply for Trade Credit Insurance. I am joined in this second MFA Podcast by Adrian Jones, Head of UK and Europe at Markel International, where he is senior underwriter of Trade Credit, political risk and surety and also Martyn Locke from Xenia Insurance, a highly experienced broker who provides valuable insight into the importance of on-boarding and approaching Trade Credit in a professional and structured way.
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  Sanctions 02.11.2022 21min

  Listen to Anthony Mollet (MFA Executive Officer) in discussion with Anders Amstrup Fournais (Hafnia Law Firm) and Stuart Thieffry (Compliance Manager, BGN Trading) as they outline the essential steps all suppliers must take to ensure compliance and where to get extra advice and support.