Van Oord dredger “Vox Ariane” completes its first bio-LNG bunkering
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Dutch maritime company Van Oord on Wednesday (13 August) said its trailing suction hopper dredger Vox Ariane has completed its first bunkering of bio-LNG on the Elbe in Germany.
The bunkered fuel was verified by the ISCC EU certification scheme to ensure compliance with the European Union’s requirements for sustainable fuels.
“As the first marine contractor to have its climate targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), Van Oord is actively investing in decarbonisation solutions. Transitioning to alternative fuels such as Bio-LNG for our fleet is a key part of this strategy,” the company added.
Bio-LNG is produced from sustainable biobased feedstocks, including municipal organic waste and agricultural residues.
Martin Smouter, Director Dredging & Infra at Van Oord, said: “The successful bunkering of bio-LNG by Vox Ariane is a significant milestone in our journey towards net-zero emissions. With our climate targets approved by the SBTi, we are leading the way in adopting more sustainable fuels and technologies.
“In close collaboration with our clients and stakeholders we continue to develop innovative and sustainable solutions in our projects worldwide.”
Photo credit: Van Oord
Published: 14 August, 2025
