Neste to Supply Viking Line with Low Sulfur Bunkers for ECA Compliance

by Ship & Bunker News Team
Tuesday December 20, 2016

Neste Corporation (Neste) Tuesday announced that it has entered into a partnership with emissions control area (ECA) operator Viking Line, which will see Neste supply low sulfur marine fuel to Viking Line vessels operating on the Baltic Sea in 2017.

"Neste's low-sulfur marine fuel suits us well. Working to preserve the Baltic Sea and its valuable archipelagos for the future generations is important to us," said Jan Hanses, Viking Line CEO.

"In addition to providing a high-quality product, Neste brings its valuable supply chain management expertise, and its reliable and fast deliveries. We also appreciate that using the new marine fuel does not require us to make many changes to our ships or commit to new investments."

Viking Line is noted to have selected the low sulfur fuel as a compliance solution for its operation within the European ECA.

Neste currently offers two low sulfur marine fuels, Neste MDO DMB and Neste RMB, both with sulfur concentrations of less than 0.10 percent.

"We are very happy to start this cooperation with Viking Line, as they are a strong brand in the Northern Baltic Sea and a significant operator in the cruise industry," said Matti Lievonen, Neste's CEO.

"Viking Line's Baltic Sea passenger ships will begin using Neste low-sulfur marine fuel, and our cooperation will be supported by the launch of our distribution service in Sweden at the beginning of the year. We offer Viking Line a high-quality product that is compatible with the market, along with our strong logistics experience."

Last week, Ship & Bunker reported that Neste had extended its cooperation with AS Tallink Grupp (Tallink) for 2017, meaning Neste will continue to supply low sulfur bunkers to Tallink vessels calling at Finnish ports.