Yacht sets sail with biofuel onboard

The 44 m long Lammouche (144.3ft) has started to reduce emissions significantly by incorporating biofuel.
The vessel took delivery of 15,000 litres of second-generation biofuel in La Seyne sur Mer on 7 November.
Six months of discussions with the engine manufacturer Caterpillar took place before the decision was made.
The new fuel, marketed by Fioul 83, is called Cristal Power XTL 100. It is a HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) product and is 100% renewable because it comes from used cooking oil.
The fuel can reduce CO2 emissions by up to 90% and particulates by up to 80%. To underline their commitment to the ecological cause, for each cubic metre of fuel delivered, Fioul 83, also undertakes to plant a tree in France, via the Plantons pour l’Avenir association.
“I am very proud to manage a yacht whose owner has taken such a positive, progressive decision,” said charter manager Caroline Boisson.
“Everyone at Burgess understands the need to improve our sustainability credentials and reduce our environmental impact, and we all applaud the owning company, Captain Jean-Maxime and the crew of Lammouche for clearing every hurdle, moving every obstacle, to make this happen.”