Achieving Net Zero on the Waterways: Exploring HVO as an Alternative Fuel

🚤Boaters with diesel engines can continue using them; no conversion to electric required.

💰HVO is not currently affordable or accessible due to lack of government subsidies for inland waterway use.

🔋Fuel companies cannot sell subsidized HVO for tidal sections of inland waterways.

🌱Current diesel used by boaters contains 7% first-generation biodiesel, causing issues like blockages and deterioration over time.

📝Regulations treat inland waterway use as the same as sea use, impacting accessibility to subsidies for domestic purposes.

Can boaters with diesel engines use HVO?

—Yes, there is no requirement for boaters to convert to electric or use alternative fuels.

Why is HVO not currently affordable or accessible?

—HVO lacks government subsidies for inland waterway use and is subject to red tape issues.

Can fuel companies sell subsidized HVO for tidal sections of inland waterways?

—No, subsidies for HVO do not apply to any vessels used at sea.

What are the problems with the current biodiesel used by boaters?

—The current biodiesel contains 7% first-generation biodiesel, which can cause issues like blockages and deterioration over time.

Why is accessing HVO difficult for inland waterway use?

—Regulations treat inland waterway use the same as sea use, leading to limitations on subsidies for domestic purposes.

00:00Introduction to the potential of Hydrated Vegetable Oil (HVO) as an alternative fuel for boats to achieve Net Zero emissions.

03:15Explanation that boaters with diesel engines can continue using them; no conversion to electric required.

04:45Discussion on the lack of affordability and accessibility of HVO due to the absence of subsidies for inland waterway use.

07:35Clarification that fuel companies cannot sell subsidized HVO for tidal sections of inland waterways.

10:55Insight into the problems with the current biodiesel used by boaters, including blockages and deterioration over time.

13:40Explanation of the challenges in accessing HVO for inland waterway use due to regulations and limited subsidies for domestic purposes.