Today one metric tonne of fuel costs around €676.* With Logos Hope consuming two and a half tonnes each day in port, and approximately 12 tonnes a day at sea, this is no small chunk out of the ship’s budget! Over the last five years, fuel prices have been rising prohibitively, due in a large part to instability in the oil producing countries. Going on all around the world, this has been especially tough for donation-funded organisations like OM Ships. Because of this, the engine room’s switch to a heavy fuel oil generator is crucial. Costing only around €431 a day, heavy fuel oil is a lot cheaper than marine gas oil, which Logos Hope is currently bunkering. Ongoing in the engine room, the generator installation is expected to be completed later on this year.

If you would like to contribute to the Logos Hope Fuel Fund, please follow this link. *Prices and conversion rates vary daily.