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In this knowledge clip we will tell you all about the current and more sustainable fuels for sea-going ships. It will discuss the different fuel types and the organisations that influence these fuel types and quality by their regulations. 

After listening to this knowledge clip, you will be able to answer to following questions: 

 What are currently the 2 main fossil fuels types in the Marina Shipping sector?

‘Distillate marine fuels’ and ‘residual marine fuels’ (HFO)

 Which two types of fuel are currently available in order to obtain a better environmental footprint for international shipping?

Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME) and Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil (HVO)

 What is a disadvantage of FAME biodiesel?

It may solidify during winter conditions

 What are some of the fuels and systems that are considered in the longer run for sustainable international shipping?

Biodiesel, LNG, hydrogen, methanol and hybrid diesel-electric systems



Extra reading material

Energie voor vervoer, Nederlandse Emmissieautoriteit

https://www.sustainableshipping.org/

WUR Project Moving sustainable shipping forward

Boek: Sustainable Shipping: A Cross-Disciplinary View, Harilaos N. Psaraftis, 2019, Springer, ISBN : 9783030043292



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