{"id":257400,"date":"2025-04-24T16:28:39","date_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:28:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/?p=257400"},"modified":"2025-04-24T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T13:29:34","slug":"lloyds-register-expands-global-fuel-finder-with-new-biofuels-capability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maritimes.gr\/en\/lloyds-register-expands-global-fuel-finder-with-new-biofuels-capability\/","title":{"rendered":"Lloyd\u2019s Register expands Global Fuel Finder with new biofuels capability"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy landscape.<\/p>\n<p>Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR) has enhanced its Global Fuel Finder tool, delivering a significant upgrade that allows ship operators and technical teams to make faster, smarter decisions when sourcing marine fuels.<\/p>\n<p>The latest development adds biofuel availability and quality insights to the platform, helping clients navigate the energy transition with confidence.<\/p>\n<p>Developed by LR\u2019s industry-leading <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lr.org\/en\/services\/advisory\/operational-services\/fuel-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuel Oil Bunkering Analysis and Advisory Service (FOBAS) team<\/a>, the Fuel Finder tool now allows users to search, compare and analyse biofuels across global ports.<\/p>\n<p>Accessible via the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lrgmt.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LR GMT platform<\/a>, the interface allows users to explore six months of data from specific ports or suppliers, visualise trends, and download detailed reports in multiple formats. With the ability to compare up to four supplier-port combinations side by side, the tool provides clear, evidence-based insights that support fuel procurement and compliance decisions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Andrew Shaw, Managing Director of FOBAS<\/strong>, said: \u201c<em>The inclusion of biofuels is the latest step in our commitment to delivering practical, real-time, data-driven solutions that support the decarbonisation of shipping. As the industry continues to evolve, our enhanced Fuel Finder ensures clients are always equipped with the information they need, enabling them to assess fuel options at a glance, compare performance, and reduce operational risk.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Current LR clients can access the upgraded Fuel Finder tool at no additional cost via www.lrgmt.com, while new users can take advantage of a free seven-day trial through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lr.org\/en\/services\/advisory\/operational-services\/fuel-testing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.lr.org\/FOBAS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>LR\u2019s FOBAS service provides industry-leading expertise in fuel testing, advisory, and risk mitigation strategies, supporting ship operators in navigating the complexities of fuel quality and regulatory compliance.\u202fRead the latest FOBAS Fuel Quality Report: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lr.org\/en\/knowledge\/research-reports\/2024\/fobas-fuel-insight-fuel-quality-reports\/?utm_source=FOBAS+FUel+insight+fuel+quality+report+2024&amp;utm_medium=press+release&amp;utm_term=media&amp;utm_content=FOBAS+FUel+insight+fuel+quality+report+2024&amp;utm_campaign=FOBAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">FOBAS Fuel Insight: Fuel Quality report H2 2024 | LR<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lr.org\/en\/knowledge\/research-reports\/2024\/fuel-for-thought-biofuel-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuel for Thought: Biofuel<\/a>\u00a0gathers into one place the most relevant information on the use of biofuels in shipping, serving as a convenient reference for shipowners considering alternative fuel options for their fleets, and for maritime professionals seeking a deeper understanding of the zero-carbon transition. The report combines expertise from LR and other shipping knowledge leaders on topics including the characteristics and operational considerations for biofuels, regulatory drivers for biofuel adoption, techno-economic considerations, fuel quality and availability, and biofuel trials in shipping.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lr.org\/en\/knowledge\/research\/fuel-for-thought\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fuel for Thought<\/a> is LR\u2019s industry-leading series of reports and webinars on alternative fuel sources for ships.\u202fThrough expert analysis and critical insights, each edition provides a comprehensive and informative overview of the latest technology advances, policy developments and emerging trends and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field.<\/p>\n<p><em>About Lloyd\u2019s Register\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lloyd\u2019s Register (LR) is a global professional services group specialising in marine engineering, technology and digital solutions. We were created more than 260 years ago as the world\u2019s first marine classification society to improve and set standards for the safety of ships.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Today we are a leading provider of classification and compliance services to the marine and offshore industries, helping our clients design, construct and operate their assets to accepted levels of safety and environmental compliance.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Our digital solutions are relied upon by more than 30,000 vessels, following the acquisition of OneOcean in 2022 and Ocean Technologies Group in 2024.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>In the race to zero emissions, our research, advisory and technical expertise and industry-firsts are supporting a safe, sustainable maritime energy transition.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>Lloyd\u2019s Register Group is wholly owned by the Lloyd\u2019s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that promotes safety and education.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>www.lr.org\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The enhanced platform supports safer, more sustainable fuel strategies in an increasingly complex marine energy  [&#8230;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":236999,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[273,298],"tags":[307],"class_list":["post-257400","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-maritimes-news","category-seagoing-maritimes-news","tag-featured-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - 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