Bunker trading company, Glander International Bunkering, recently delivered second generation hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) biofuel to cruise ships operating in the Mediterranean.
Since late June, Glander, in collaboration with Spanish energy supplier, CEPSA has completed four HVO biofuel deliveries to a cruise vessel at Barcelona.
This second-generation biofuel was made from ISCC EU certified raw materials, ensuring a sustainable supply chain.
With the potential to reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional marine fuels throughout its lifecycle, biofuel has emerged as a sought-after alternative fuel option.
Demand for lower-carbon fuels is rapidly increasing across the shipping industry, driven by tightening regulations and environmental goals.
For example, the IMO’s Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) requirements, the inclusion of shipping in the EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS), and the upcoming FuelEU Maritime legislation, due to take effect in 2025, are pushing the industry to embrace alternative fuels.
In addition, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has shifted its focus to ensure the cruise industry can access enough low-carbon fuel supply to meet its target of net-zero carbon cruising by 2050.
Glander Managing Director, Larry Messina, said, “Partnering with CEPSA to deliver biofuel in one of the world’s most popular cruising regions reflects our commitment to de-carbonising the maritime sector.
“We are dedicated to ensuring our cruise clients not only meet evolving regulatory requirements but also make meaningful progress toward their long-term sustainability goals,” he said.
Glander is equipped to serve the wider shipping industry, capable of supplying second generation biofuels in more than 100 ports globally, the company claimed.
