MOL conducts B30 bio bunker fuel trial on coal carrier in South Korea
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Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) Friday (27 June) announced that it refuelled its operated coal carrier HOKULINK with biofuel at Yeosu Port in South Korea on 26 June.
The HOKULINK, which transports coal for Hokuriku Electric Power Company, then began technical trial voyages using biofuel.
The biofuel used for this bunkering operation is ISCC EU (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certified and is a blend of 30% organic resources derived from living organisms (biomass), such as waste cooking oil, and mineral oil (B30). It is expected to reduce CO2 emissions during navigation by approximately 30% compared to conventional fossil fuels.
“This marks the first use of B30 in a technical trial navigation by a Japanese electric power company,” MOL said on its website.
Outline of the vessel
Name: HOKULINK
LOA: 234.96m
Breadth: 38m
Depth: 20.05m
Deadweight tons: 89,999 MT
Photo credit: MOL
Published: 30 June, 2025
