Spar Shipping, Fleet Management Limited and GoodFuels complete biofuel-powered trial

July 28, 2022 |

In the Netherlands, Spar Shipping AS, Fleet Management Limited and biofuels supplier GoodFuels have completed a 10-day trial of 100% sustainable marine biofuel using Spar Shipping AS’ bulk carrier Spar Lynx.

Spar Lynx was refueled with GoodFuels’ biofuel during its port stay in Dordrecht, in the Netherlands, before sailing to the port of Icdas, in Turkey. The sustainable biofuel was derived from a variety of feedstocks certified as 100% waste or residue, including processed used cooking oil and animal waste fats.

Over the trip, Spar Lynx saw a 85% cut in sulphur oxides (SOx) emissions when compared to traditional fossil-based marine fuels. Analysis and continuous monitoring by Fleet Management Ltd using a NOx (nitrogen dioxide and nitric oxide) meter supplied by GoodFuels showed the NOx emissions did not increase at a higher speed when using biofuel.

Ahead of the trial, Fleet Management Limited undertook a full inspection of the Spar Lynx’s engine to compare the vessel before and after sailing. Following the trip, no particulates or differences in engine performance were recorded. 

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Category: Fuels

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