Auramarine secures order for two hybrid diesel and biofuel supply systems for Meriaura

Turku, Finland – 27.11.2024: Auramarine, the leading fuel supply systems pioneer for the marine, power and process industries, has announced that it will deliver two shipsets of Diesel Fuel Oil (DFO) and Liquid Biofuel (LBO) supply systems to Meriaura, a leading Finnish shipping company.

The Auramarine fuel supply systems will be used onboard two Meriaura cargo ships (hull numbers BN832 & BN833), which will be built by Dutch shipyard Royal Bodewes, and support Meriaura in enhancing operational reliability, performance, maintenance and safety. The systems will be manufactured at Auramarine’s Shanghai factory with deliveries to the shipyard in May 2025 and March 2026. The fuel supply systems will supply fuel oil to the engine and help ensure the fuel meets the set temperature and viscosity requirements.

The Ecotrader ships are 105 meters long, 1A ice classed 6750 DWT and designed to achieve the lowest possible emission levels. This makes them approximately 30 percent larger than the earlier EcoCoaster vessels (Eeva VG and Mirva VG), improves the economic efficiency and lightens the environmental burden of transport. Like the EcoCoaster vessels delivered in 2016, the Ecotraders can be operated with biofuel made from recycled raw material produced by Meriaura’s subsidiary VG-Ecofuel, giving ship operators greater flexibility on their fuel choice.

Auramarine’s fuel supply systems are designed for different types of biofuels in mind. This enables owners and operators to manage the health of the vessel when handling fuel temperature and viscosity, which is essential to avoid costly damage, unplanned downtime and associated safety issues.

Commenting on the development, John Bergman, CEO of Auramarine, said:

“We’re proud of our long-standing partnership with industry leaders like Meriaura. Through close collaboration with shipowners as well as shipyards, we’re able to develop tailored and reliable solutions that ensure effective fuel management and ongoing safety.

“As shipping navigates a multifuel future, quality is key. This means that fit for purpose systems are key to giving shipowners the confidence to make long-term investments in the operational integrity of their vessels.”

Beppe Rosin, CEO, Meriaura added:

“Meriaura has set an ambitious goal to reach carbon neutrality within the 2030s. Instead of adopting a “wait-and-see” approach to potential future alternative fuel solutions, we have proactively developed our own biofuel and invested in technology that enables its use on our vessels.

“As a pioneer in large-scale utilization of biofuels on ships, we are very pleased to collaborate closely with a well-reputed and local technology provider like Auramarine.”

About Auramarine Ltd

Auramarine is the trusted fuel and auxiliary systems expert for the marine, power and process industries. Our proud heritage stems from the company’s foundation in Finland in the early 1970s. Since then, Auramarine has delivered more than 16,000 robust and reliable auxiliary systems to our customers all over the world, continuously aiming for superior service and customer value. Auramarine has more than 100 employees with offices in Finland and China, and representatives in more than 25 countries.

For more information, visit: www.auramarine.com

About Meriaura Oy

Meriaura Oy (founded 1986) is a Finnish shipping company that is a major sea transporter of dry cargo and demanding special and heavy cargo in Northern Europe, especially in the Baltic Sea and North Sea regions. The company currently operates a fleet of 14 ice-classed dry cargo vessels and two multipurpose open deck carriers. The company’s core values are customer orientation and promoting environmentally friendly shipping. Through long-term testing and regular use in its own fleet, Meriaura has verified the usability of biofuel made from recycled raw material in coaster traffic. Meriaura’s subsidiary VG-EcoFuel produces these biofuels, further emphasizing Meriaura’s commitment to sustainable practices and environmental responsibility. Both companies are members of the listed company Meriaura Group.

For more information, visit: http://www.meriaura.fi

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