Port of Auckland Limited subsidiary Seafuels has announced the signing of a shipbuilding contract that will enable shipping lines to refuel with more sustainable options.
The new US$50 million project includes a new bunkering vessel which will have the ability to provide two new environmentally friendly fuels, biodiesel and methanol, as well as continuing to supply low-sulfur fuel and marine diesel oil.
Roger Gray, Port of Auckland CEO, stated this tanker is a significant investment in the port’s future and a big milestone in our sustainability journey.
Allan D’Souza, Seafuels Director, commented that this investment demonstrates the port’s unwavering commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability, supporting the global transition to cleaner energy while strengthening the commitment to meet the evolving needs of the maritime industry.
The shipping industry is responsible for between 2-3% of all global emissions and the International Maritime Organisation has set ambitious 2050 zero emissions goals.
Port of Auckland continues to decarbonize as it works towards its zero emissions 2050 goal. The new bunkering vessel follows the port’s introduction of Sparky, the world’s first full-sized electric tugboat in 2022.
