Moeve to Supply 40,000 Tons of 2G Marine Biofuel to Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea in Canary Islands

Moeve has signed a strategic long-term agreement with Grupo Armas Trasmediterránea to deliver up to 40,000 tons of second-generation (2G) marine biofuel through December 2025 in the Canary Islands. The deal, Moeve’s largest biofuel contract to date and its first in the archipelago, includes the option to extend supply into 2026. This agreement strengthens Moeve’s

RAPTECH Cavitation Technology: Homogenisation for Future Marine Fuels

Cost-efficient and fast. With its UADA cavitation technology, German company RAPTECH offers homogenisation solutions for the production of alternative bunker fuels. Patented on Europe’s only UADA pilot plant. UADA stands for Ultrasonic Acoustic Flow Aggregate. An inline module developed by RAPTECH that induces effects of cavitation – the implosive collapse of tiny gas- or vapour-filled

Finnlines Launches Low-Carbon “Green Lane” Sea Transport Service with Up to 90% Emission Cuts

Finnish shipping company Finnlines has introduced a new sustainable shipping initiative, Green Lane, offering freight and passenger customers low-emission transport options powered by either electricity or renewable biofuels. The service officially launched on May 22, 2025. The initiative aims to support customers in meeting tightening environmental regulations and decarbonisation goals. Two options for new low

Incat Tasmania launches world’s largest battery-electric ship

In a historic milestone for sustainable innovation, Tasmanian shipbuilder Incat has officially launched Hull 096—the world’s largest battery-electric ship—at its Hobart shipyard. Commissioned by South American ferry operator Buquebus, the vessel marks a major advancement in zero-emission maritime transport. Designed to carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles, Hull 096 will operate entirely on

Celestyal Discovery becomes first ship in Greece to use biofuel for sustainable cruising

Celestyal Discovery has become the first vessel to operate on a marine biofuel blend in Greek waters, marking a significant step toward sustainability in the cruise industry. The ship was refueled at the Port of Lavrion, with the refueling conducted by Coral Marine Products SA, a subsidiary of the Motor Oil Group, in collaboration with

Biofuels at the forefront: Ulsan port’s vision for a sustainable future

The Ulsan Port Authority (UPA) has announced plans to position Ulsan Port as a major biofuel supply hub in Northeast Asia, as part of its strategy to support the global maritime sector’s transition to cleaner energy. During a recent biofuel forum held in Seoul, UPA Director Byeong-gu Kim outlined the port’s roadmap for promoting marine

Lloyd’s Register FOBAS analysis highlights transparency and quality challenges in biofuels

The recent analysis of Lloyd’s Register FOBAS shows its concern about excessive bunker silt levels, sulphur compliance failures, and flash point abnormalities. The analysis advises caution on the quality of biofuels. The FOBAS report, which covers the second half of 2024, shows a notable rise in demand for biofuels, which do well in the current

Japan’s first biofuel bunkering Is carried out by Wallenius Wilhelmsen

The roll-on/roll-off (RoRo) ship M/V Tamesis, owned by Wallenius Wilhelmsen, bunkered 400 metric tons of B24 biofuel at the Port of Yokohama during the testing. Mitsubishi Corporation provided the biofuel. The shipping company expanded its locations for biofuel delivery and characterized the operation as a milestone in its continued efforts to promote sustainability and decrease

IMO initiates a pushback campaign against biofuels

A number of shipping lines and organizations, including Hapag-Lloyd and Louis Dreyfus Armateurs, are launching a significant campaign to oppose the expanding use of biofuels in shipping. They warn that reforestation would be necessary to cover an area the size of Germany in order to meet the anticipated growth of this alternative marine fuel. 18th

Higher biofuel blend loads on Type I ships considered by IMO

A proposal to deliver up to 30% biofuel blends on Type I barges is being reviewed by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is anticipated to approve it shortly, according to a number of important maritime assessors and classification societies. Since the proposal would enable the sale of B30 utilizing the current fleet of IMO