Ocean Network Express (ONE) has completed the third trial of marine biofuel onboard the Singapore Flag NYK Fuji, which was refuelled with 1 300 metric tonnes of marine biofuel product during bunkering at the Port of Singapore on February 11th.
The vessel, deployed on ONE’s SAS service, fully consumed the biofuel in 45 days.
The trial started on February 21, after the vessel passed the Malacca Straits, sailing onwards to the ports of Durban and Cape Town, before returning to Southeast Asia.
The biofuel product used was a blend of Brown Grease Methyl Ester (BGME), a type of Fatty Acid Methyl Ester (FAME), with Very Low Sulphur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). The BGME used is produced from feedstocks labelled as 100% waste or residue and is certified for its sustainability to internationally recognised standards.
It is a sustainable biofuel component that is technically and operationally similar to petroleum-derived marine fuels. The trial required no modifications to marine engines or fuel infrastructure and showed that marine biofuel product can be considered a ‘drop in fuel’ that can help to reduce emissions in shipping.
“This latest biofuel trial once again proves the potential to expand the use of sustainable biofuel components, and marks yet another step forward for ONE’s sustainability initiatives,” the line said in a statement.
