Dutch multipurpose, geared, tweendeck vessels owner and operator Spliethoff Group on Monday (10 January) said it has started trials of 100% FAME based biofuel with the MPP vessel Flevogracht during December last year.
The December trial took place after Spliethoff Group encountered success from an earlier test of 50% FAME based biofuel – a second generation biofuel, made from waste streams – and 50% conventional HFO on BigLift Shipping’s HTV BigLift Baffin between June and November last year.
The objective of the earlier trial was to test if biofuel is suitable for use, as yet in combination with HFO, and to determine whether the biofuel can be stored in a bunker tank for a longer period before being used.
“Since the results of this trial were positive on both points, the next step was to test the use of 100% biofuel. This step started in Amsterdam on 13 December when Spliethoff’s MPP vessel Flevogracht was bunkered with 100% FAME based biofuel,” ot shared.
“Once these tests have been completed successfully, Spliethoff Group will be able to offer clients the option to use biofuels for certain trades and projects which inherently gives the possibility of emission reduction in logistics.
“We look forward to sailing onwards on the road to sustainability in the years to come.”
Both trials were executed in good cooperation with GoodFuels – a Netherlands based global pioneer in sustainable marine fuels.
Photo credit: Spliethoff Group
Published: 11 January, 2022
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