Fuels – Professional Mariner

28 Jan

IMO emissions split adds uncertainty on fuel choices

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, Fuels, IMO, propulsion

(SINGAPORE) — 2025 was another challenging year for global marine fuel quality, as decarbonization legislation took numerous twists and turns, increasing demands on shipowners and operators across the world. Alongside this, the traditional fossil fuels also raised numerous quality issues. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) delayed the vote on the adoption of the Net Zero Framework (NZF) for one year…

09 Dec

Chevron: Biofuels poised to speed maritime decarbonization

Professional Mariner StaffMaritime NewsEnvironment, Fuels, propulsion

(HOUSTON) — North American biofuel production will double to 38 billion liters (10 billion U.S. gallons) by 2030, marking a transformation from a niche maritime fuel to a mainstream solution, according to Chevron. Speaking at Marine Propulsion’s Maritime Decarbonization Conference Americas last week in Houston, Jon Scharingson, executive director of strategic initiatives for Chevron Renewable Energy Group, revealed dramatic shifts…