Williams Jet Tenders’ Eco-Friendly Shift: Embracing HVO100 Fuel
Underscoring its commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in the marine industry, Williams Jet Tenders has approved HVO100 fuel (hydrotreated vegetable oil) following successful first-stage testing on selected DieselJet engines.
The company approves HVO100 for use on all its YANMAR 4JH engine-powered tenders, including the DieselJet 415, 445, and 505, and SOLAS 505. Customers with these engines are encouraged to use HVO100 fuel to reduce their carbon footprint, as it can decrease emissions without impacting performance.
As a result, all new product developments and product testing powered by these diesel engines will utilize HVO100. In addition, Williams’ fleet of vehicles, including the YANMAR 4LV powered models, are also looking to transition to HVO100 once further testing has been completed.
“We are committed to finding innovative sustainable solutions that reduce the direct emissions impact from our factory and our vehicles,” Sarah Moore, sustainability specialist, said. “By using UCO HVO, a renewable fuel made from waste cooking oil, we will accelerate our efforts to decarbonize. We hope that by using HVO in our fleet and in our approved test boats, we will raise awareness of the benefits of switching to alternative fuels. As we carry out exploratory testing on our products, it will allow us to confirm HVO use in more of our tenders, enabling us to achieve a greater reduction in our carbon footprint as more Williams Jet Tender engines are approved for use.”
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The environmental sustainability benefits of UCO HVO fuels include reduced greenhouse gas emissions, utilizing a renewable energy source, and helping reduce dependency on fossil fuels. UCO HVO also produces fewer particulates, sulphur and nitrogen oxides compared to conventional diesel, reducing air pollution. Overall, the use of UCO HVO fuels can significantly contribute to a cleaner, greener, and sustainable environment.
“At YANMAR Marine International, we prioritize environmental responsibility, and this partnership (with Williams Jet Tenders) highlights our ongoing dedication to our wider Green Challenge 2050,” said Floris Lettinga, director of sales and marketing at YANMAR Marine International. “By integrating YANMAR’S HVO-approved engines across the Williams Tenders’ range of boats and vehicles, we are not just propelling innovation; we are supporting our customers in propelling a sustainable journey toward a cleaner future. Together, we help our customers navigate the steps toward optimizing cutting-edge technology with environmental consciousness.”
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This is part of Williams’ broader commitment to sustainability, which has included several initiatives, including being awarded a grant by Innovate UK EDGE to test alternative, more sustainable composite materials and completing Life Cycle Analysis (LCA) for its TurboJet 325 and DieselJet 415 to calculate their carbon footprint.
