MSC Group vessels to bunker 30 pct biofuel when calling Rotterdam port
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Swiss-Italian international shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) on Saturday (7 December) said it has started to use responsibly sourced biofuel in its vessels calling in Rotterdam, the Netherlands on a routine basis.
The trials were completed with a minimal 10% blend fuel and following further trials the company is now using much higher 30% blends.
“We are pleased to see these trials completed successfully and look forward to now using biofuel on our vessels as a routine matter,” said Bud Darr, Executive Vice President, Maritime Policy & Government Affairs, MSC Group.
“When using such blended fuel, we can expect an estimated 15-20% reduction in absolute CO2 emissions.
“The potential CO2 reduction in the bio component of these fuels could reach 80-90%, which we will monitor and confirm over time.”
Responsibly sourced biofuels could provide an alternative solution for the shipping sector to meet the 2030 IMO level of ambition for CO2 emissions intensity reduction, as well as to make significant progress toward the 2050 levels of ambition, says MSC.
Using biofuel on container ships could significantly help reduce emissions and improve air quality.
MSC’s decision to use biofuel is complementary to the company’s broader strategic approach to sustainability.
Photo credit: Mediterranean Shipping Company
Published: 10 December, 2019
