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UECC - Biofuels boost puts the leading European shortsea carrier on course to beat emissions reduction target
At the double: biofuels boost puts UECC on course to beat emissions reduction target United European Car Carriers (UECC) is reaping the rewards of its pioneering investments in alternative fuels and is on track to exceed its goal of a 45% emissions …
Jun 14, 2024 / Vessels
Sohar Port receives first shipment of biofuel for use in marine tug operations
Sohar Port received the first shipment of biofuel to begin the experimental phase of using this fuel in tug and barge operations in cooperation with Svitzer, Woqod, and Hormuz Marine. Through these operations, the Port of Sohar seeks to cut down …
Jun 4, 2024 / Curious
NYK Begins First Long-Term Biofuel Test Run on Large Crude Oil Tanker
Compiling Sufficient Record of Safe Navigation to Facilitate Decarbonization of Marine Transportation On May 2, Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) began a long-term biofuel* test run on its very large crude oil tanker (VLCC) Tenjun. The vessel …
May 28, 2024 / Vessels
K LINE Conducts First Trial Use of B100 Biofuel for Carbon-free Operations on Car Carrier
Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (K LINE) has announced that the Company conducted the first trial use of marine B100 biofuel which was supplied by global energy management company World Fuel Services on car carrier APOLLON HIGHWAY operated by “K” LINE. …
May 20, 2024 / Vessels
GCMD and NYK Line team up to address concerns of long-term, continuous biofuels use on vessel operations
The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has teamed up with NYK Line to launch Project LOTUS (long-term impact of continuous use of biofuels on vessel operations). This six-month project will trial the continuous use of a biofuels blend …
May 13, 2024 / Curious
Monjasa and FAMOIL expand biofuels logistics in South America and complete first supply operation in Peru
On 22 February 2024, global top 10 marine fuels company, Monjasa, supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky, in the Port of Callao, Peru. This operation marked the first ISCC-certified …
May 8, 2024 / Curious
Meriaura orders two biofuel powered 6750 DWT cargo vessels from Dutch Royal Bodewes shipyard
Meriaura has signed a delivery contract for two Ecotrader cargo ships with the Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes. According to the contract, the ships will be built in Hoogezand in Holland and their delivery will take place in January and December 2026. …
Apr 16, 2024 / Curious
Vitol completes first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore
Vitol Bunkers has completed the first delivery of B30 biofuel blend in Singapore, the first time that biofuel above concentration B25 has been delivered. A total of 1,100 MT of VLSFO B30 was delivered on 14 March 2024 to the vessel Grand Hero, a …
Mar 29, 2024 / Curious
UECC Spearheads Collaboration with Industry Leaders to Advance CNSL as a Sustainable Marine Fuel
In a groundbreaking collaboration with industry giants such as maritime advisory organization Lloyd’s Register FOBAS, engine manufacturer Wartsila, and biofuel supplier ACT Group, UECC is leading the charge in critically assessing and evaluating a …
Mar 28, 2024 / Curious
Glomar Offshore reduces CO2 emissions by 28% with transition to sustainable biofuel
Glomar Offshore, a leading provider of offshore drilling services, has reduced their CO2 emissions by 28% by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a sustainable marine biofuel blend. Glomar’s commitment to sailing on HVO30 on a …
Feb 26, 2024 / Curious