Q&A: Bio-bunkers pivotal to low-carbon transition

Equatorial Marine Fuel (EMF) is a leading Singapore-based physical supplier of marine fuels. The company has an existing fleet of 21 vessels and bunkers conventional fuels as well as emerging green fuels, like B24 and B30 blends.

Sails, batteries and AI: What a green revolution in maritime transport might look like

The maritime transport sector emits as much greenhouse gas as the aviation industry, which is why the world’s major private maritime players now face the challenge of creating their own green transition plan. As the UN Ocean Conference gets under way in Nice, FRANCE 24 takes a look at where the sector currently stands and what options are on the table for a greener future at sea.

Navigating net-zero: Biofuels promise cleaner shipping, but supply is limited

The shipping industry’s target of net-zero carbon emissions has boosted demand for biofuels, which are compatible with existing ship engines and therefore can be adopted relatively easily.

BIMCO drafts new clause to support biofuel use in time charters

BIMCO has launched a new subcommittee to develop a Biofuel Clause for Time Charter Parties, marking a proactive step toward addressing the legal and operational challenges posed by the growing use of biofuels in shipping.

GCMD Sees Evidence of Widespread Biofuel Mislabelling

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has seen potential evidence of widespread mislabelling of biofuels that are used in marine blends.

Cashew nut shell biofuel: ‘just don’t do it’

Experts advise an abundance of caution when dealing with development biofuel feedstocks in the maritime industry.

Baltic Exchange introduces biofuel blends in latest expansion of its Emissions Calculator

Baltic Exchange has introduced a series of green fuel options to its FuelEU voyage and compliance cost calculator as more shipowners, traders and charterers seek to understand the commercial implications of this regulation on their voyage costs.

Monjasa completes first biofuels supply operation in Peru

Monjasa and FAMOIL have supplied a total of 510 tonnes of B30 marine biofuels, for the first time in South America, in the port of Callao, Peru, to the Cargill operated dry bulk carrier, Infinity Sky

Assessing the future prospects of emerging technologies for shipping and aviation biofuels: A critical review

The focus of this review is on the current trends in the production of biofuels for the marine and aviation sectors, taking into account the main targets set, the existing regulations and directives on the subject, and an analysis of the type of technologies used for their production.