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Sep 26
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P&O Ferries Switches PRIDE OF HULL to Biofuel

By | 2025 Newsletter week 39 | No Comments
  • PRIDE OF HULL is the first ferry on the Hull–Rotterdam route to run permanently on lower-carbon biofuel.
  • The vessel now operates fully on Biofuel B30, following successful trials.
  • The 215m ferry carries 1,360 passengers and 400 freight vehicles.
  • Biofuel B30 cuts lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions by about 20% compared with traditional marine fuel.
  • The move helps P&O Ferries comply with the EU’s FuelEU Maritime regulation, effective January 2025.
  • The decision follows consultation with Wärtsilä and fuel suppliers. Biofuel B30 was chosen as the most practical solution, requiring no costly conversions.
  • This transition builds on previous carbon savings of over 135,000 tonnes from hybrid deployment and fleet optimisation.
Jul 28
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Biofuel for Corsica Linea

By | 2023 Newsletter week 29 | No Comments

In a move to improve its environmental performance, part of the Corsica Linea fleet will now be powered by certified sustainable biofuel as from the 2023 summer season.

The biomolecule chosen – EMAG type, made from a blend of recycled cooking oils – achieves an 85% reduction in pollutant emissions compared with its fossil equivalent.

This step has been achieved without any regulatory constraints, with Petroineos as partner.

Corsica Linea’s ambition is to reduce CO2 emissions by 30% by 2030.