Vetus D and M-Line diesel engines gain HVO approval

Vetus has gained approval to use hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) on its D and M-Line series of marine diesel engines. The approval and certification follow an intense period of bench and field tests.

HVO, also known as renewable diesel or green diesel, is a diesel-like fuel that can be produced without fossil resources. This lower-carbon fuel is a more sustainable alternative to diesel and contains low sulphur and aromatics, says Vetus. HVO is derived from a variety of lipid sources, the most common including vegetable oil, tallow, or used cooking oil.

it’s been a busy autumn for Vetus. In October, Dockmate announced it is expanding its integration with the company’s systems, in September it appointed ProMot AG as its distributor for Switzerland and expanded its sales team for Spain and Portugal.

HVO fuel

The use of renewable fuels such as HVO substantially decreases exhaust emissions by up to 90 per cent in CO2, CO, HC, NOx, and PM. HVO burns more cleanly than first generation biodiesel or mineral diesel. In addition, due to its good oxidation stability, it is not prone to bacterial growth.

The company says that HVO can be used as a direct replacement for fossil diesel in any certified Vetus engine, either pure (EN 15940) or blended in any proportion with diesel (EN 590). The use of HVO requires no engine modifications which brings big benefits to existing customers who can switch over to HVO with no additional costs.

“Vetus has already made big inroads into zero-emission propulsion with the development of its E-Drive electric propulsion series,” says Sander Gesink, marketing director. “The approval of HVO for our D and M-Line engines is another significant advancement for our customers who wish to cut their emissions while enjoying time on the water.”