Vale and Oldendorff Carriers have initiated their first biofuel trial on a bulk vessel. The Hinrich Oldendorff, laden with iron ore, is consuming a blend of 24% used cooking oil and fuel oil on its voyage from Brazil to Asia. The biofuel, compliant with EU RED and ISCC certifications, aims to achieve an 18% reduction in CO2 equivalent emissions, contributing to Vale's Scope 3 emission reduction goals. The initiative is part of Vale's Ecoshipping program, focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in maritime transport, and marks Oldendorff's first full biofuel voyage on a Newcastlemax vessel.

SOURCE: GOOGLE