“Celestyal Discovery” becomes first-ever vessel in Greece to receive bio bunker fuel

Eastern Mediterranean marine fuels and lubricants supplier Coral Marine on Tuesday (8 April) announced the first marine fuel delivery with biofuels in Greece.

“Cruise ship “Celestyal Discovery” became the first-ever vessel in Greece to receive a blend of marine fuel and biofuel, reducing CO₂ emissions by approximately 21%,” it said in a social media post.

The company said the operation was done in collaboration with Greek multinational energy group Motor Oil. The biofuel is produced in Greece from recycled used cooking oils by Verd, a subsidiary of Motor Oil. 

It is a second-generation biofuel, environmentally friendly that does not compete with agricultural production and meets new ISO 8217:2024 specifications, ensuring high performance and safety.

“It aligns with the International Maritime Organization (IMO) target for reduced CO₂ emissions in the maritime industry,” Coral Marine added. 

Photo credit: Motor Oil
Published: 9 April, 2025