Ocean Network Express (ONE) is pleased to announce the successful third trial of marine biofuel aboard the Singapore Flag M/V NYK Fuji. M/V NYK Fuji was refueled with 1,300 metric tons of biofuel product while bunkering in the Port of Singapore on February 11, 2022. Deployed on ONE's SAS service, the vessel completely consumed the biofuel in 45 days. The trial began on February 21, 2022, after the ship passed through the Strait of Malacca and continued on 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 Sulfur Fuel Oil (VLSFO). The BGME used is produced from raw materials labeled as 100% waste or residue and is certified for its durability according to internationally recognized standards. It is a sustainable biofuel component that is technically and operationally comparable to petroleum-derived marine fuels. The trial required no modifications to marine engines or fuel infrastructure and showed that marine biofuel products can be considered a 'drop-in fuel' that can help reduce emissions from shipping.

The mixture of BGME with VLSFO was supplied by bp. The use and testing has been carried out in collaboration with shipowner Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha with the assistance and supervision of the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore.

This latest biofuel trial demonstrates once again the potential to expand the use of sustainable biofuel components and marks another step forward for ONE's sustainability initiatives, which span four priority areas: Environment; Social; Management; and operational excellence. The use of green fuels such as biofuels will help to reduce the carbon footprint to reach the ecological sustainability target of net zero emissions by 2050.