Hapag-Lloyd’s vessel Colorado Express recently bunkered a B25 bio marine fuel blend containing ExxonMobil’s bio fuel, offering a 20.1% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions. The blend consists of Premium HDME 50 fuel with 0.10% sulfur ECA fuel and waste-based FAME derived from UCOME. The vessel successfully bunkered 1,320 metric tonnes of the blend in Antwerp.
ExxonMobil Canada Properties (EMCP) reported a near miss event during a crew change on August 7, 2024, off Canada’s East Coast. The gangway used for personnel transportation detached from the landing platform, prompting temporary operations halt. No injuries were reported, but the incident underscores the importance of safety protocols in offshore operations.
ExxonMobil’s MobilgardTM 540 AC, a high-performance cylinder oil, has been validated by WinGD for use in dual fuel engines with conventional fuels, including LNG and methanol. Approved by MAN ES for two-stroke engines, Mobilgard 540 AC is designed for slow-speed marine engines operating on various fuels. This validation highlights ExxonMobil’s commitment to providing top-tier solutions for vessel operators.
