Amaggi invests in biofuelled pusher newbuilds

“A key differentiator of these vessels is their ability to operate on B100 biodiesel as well as conventional marine diesel oil, reinforcing Hermasa’s commitment to sustainability and reducing environmental impact,” said the naval architect.

“The RApide 3000-Z2 push boats are designed for shallow-draught operation, enabling safe and efficient navigation throughout the Amazon River basin.”

They will have accommodation for 10 crew, a moulded beam of 12 m, a moulded depth of 3 m and a navigational draught of 2 m, two MWM diesel generator sets and two Kongsberg Maritime-manufactured, withdrawable US155 P14 Z-drives with 1,800 mm fixed pitch propellers, powered by two Wärtsilä 6L20 diesel engines, each rated at 1,150 kW.

“The fuel flexibility of the Wärtsilä engines will enable these two new pusher vessels to operate using environmentally sustainable biofuels,” said Amaggi director of logistics and operations, Claudinei Zenatti.

“By using biodiesel, these engines are expected to lower total greenhouse gas emissions, supporting both our company’s environmental commitments and the broader goal of delivering more sustainable river transport.”