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“K” LINE completes first B100 bio bunker fuel trial on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY”

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Marine B100 biofuel, supplied by World Fuel Services, was delivered to the vessel at Belgium port of Zeebrugge on 31 March for the trial, which ended on 30 April.
“K” LINE completes first B100 bio bunker fuel trial on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY”

Japanese transportation firm Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) on Thursday (16 April) announced that the firm has conducted its first trial use of marine B100 biofuel, supplied by global energy management company World Fuel Services, on car carrier “APOLLON HIGHWAY” operated by “K” LINE.

The marine B100 biofuel, composed of 100% biodiesel, was delivered to the vessel at the Belgium port of Zeebrugge on 31 March. 

Marine B100 biofuel, composed of 100% biodiesel, was delivered to “APOLLON HIGHWAY” at the Belgium port of Zeebrugge.
Marine B100 biofuel, composed of 100% biodiesel, was delivered to “APOLLON HIGHWAY” at the Belgium port of Zeebrugge.

After leaving Europe Emission Control Area, the vessel started using the B100 biofuel. The trial was completed on 30 April.

“As an action plan, we will continue to work on the introduction of new fuels, which have a low environmental impact and take on the challenge of achieving the targets set forth,” the firm said. 

 

Photo credit: “K” LINE
Published: 20 May 2024

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