Tag: biofuels

Glomar Offshore has reportedly achieved a 28% reduction in CO2 emissions by transitioning from traditional fuels to GoodFuels HVO30, a marine biofuel blend.

Vitol Bunkers has taken delivery of the “Marine Future”, its first specialised bunker barge in Singapore, strengthening its position in Asia’s expanding biofuel bunker market.

Unifeeder Group has successfully completed a long-term charter agreement for two additional methanol-capable container feeder vessels.

Cruise ships visiting New Zealand this summer are doing a good job of meeting strong biofouling standards and protecting the unique marine environment, says Biosecurity New Zealand deputy director-general Stuart Anderson, Ministry for Primary Industries highlights.

The Port of Rotterdam Authority is currently investigating the consequences and opportunities of the raw materials transition for the Rotterdam port and industrial complex.

In early 2024, spot premiums for marine biofuel at Singapore, the world's largest bunker hub, experienced a decline due to factors such as subdued demand, lower biofuel feedstock costs, and a stronger benchmark for residual fuel oil, Reuters reports.

EMSA has published the first part of a study on the safety aspect of bunkering with biofuels, providing a comprehensive analysis of a pre-selection of biofuels in terms of safety aspects like flashpoint, toxicity, and cold-flow properties, among others.

V-bunkers are collaborating with ZeroNorth to enhance the efficiency of the bunkering process in Singapore through digitalisation.

Singapore has made significant progress in the supply of biofuels to support maritime decarbonisation and transformation, and is expected to continue to do so in the upcoming years. 

Last year, maritime shipping bunkered significantly less fuel in Rotterdam; 9.9 million tonnes in 2023 compared to 10.6 million tonnes in 2022.