The bunker, made from 100% waste and residue raw materials, is said to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by an average of 90% over the fuel's life cycle vs fossil diesel.

Eckerö Line, whose ferry Finlandia plies between Helsinki and Tallinn while the ro-ro Finbo Cargo on the Vuosaari-Muuga service, has replaced a part of the bunker its uses with Neste MY Renewable Diesel as a response to the 2.0% emission reduction requirement of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation.

"Neste MY Renewable Diesel meets our needs well. We can use it as is in our existing fleet of ships operating in the Gulf of Finland to reduce our vessels' greenhouse gas emissions, thereby meeting the requirements of the FuelEU Maritime Regulation, which came into effect at the beginning of the year," said Taru Keronen, CEO, Eckerö Line.

Neste's VP, Marketing & Services, Joni Pihlström, also commented, "The need to mitigate climate change is more urgent than ever. It is great that, as a partner and with Neste's renewable fuel, we can also support the maritime sector's transition towards lower-emission transport. Eckerö Line is setting a great example in this regard."

Photo: Eckerö Line