Tag: biofuels

A new report from Lloyd’s Register (LR) explores the current status of biofuel as a clean fuel, including any safety considerations, drivers for adoption, production and supply chain, and technology readiness.

Viking Line is operating its vessels, Viking Glory and Viking Grace, on the Turku-Stockholm route solely on liquefied biogas (LBG) for one week, starting 29 August 2024.

Orient Overseas Container Line Ltd. (OOCL) and partners have opted for biofuel use to reduce supply chain emissions.

Stolt Tankers last week achieved another milestone in its sustainability journey when its barge, Stolt Main, bunkered 100% renewable fuel for the first time.  

Trafigura recognizes the importance of supporting the decarbonization of shipping and highlights five key actions to take today for a more sustainable future.

Van Oord achieved a significant milestone in its decarbonization efforts with the first delivery of biofuel for its 2011-built flexible fallpipe vessel.

Given the size and complexity of today’s vessels, problems with engines can quickly escalate into major disasters. Considering the alarming increase in incidents related to engine fires and failures in recent years, strict adherence to established procedures and recognized best practices in engine rooms is more critical than ever.

On 16th August 2024, Chimbusco Pan Nation Petro-chemical Co Ltd (CPN), supplied ISCC-EU certified B24 marine biofuel to a vessel operated by Orient Overseas Container Lines (OOCL).

TotalEnergies Marine Fuels has marked a significant milestone by supplying its first 100% biofuel bunker, B100, on August 5 in Singapore.

Swire Shipping has successfully completed a sustainable B24 biofuel trial on its Sun Chief Express Ocean service, a collaboration with UWL, that directly connects Vietnam to the United States, with express connections into North America and Cambodia, Indonesia and Thailand.