By GMM Technologies | 2024-06-01 | Maritime Industry News |

Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK) has conducted its first extensive biofuel test on the Tenjun, a very large crude oil tanker.

This initiative aims to ensure the safe and reliable usage of biofuels, an essential step toward decarbonising marine transportation.

The Tenjun, 330 meters long and 60 meters wide, has a gross tonnage of 159,927 tons and a deadweight tonnage of 302,108 tons.The Tenjun received its first biofuel supply in Singapore.

IHI Marine United Shipbuilding Corporation built the vessel in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture 2008.

The vessel will run on biofuel for about three months.The long-term viability and dependability of the purchase and biofuel use will be verified during the testing phase.

NYK’s decision to conduct a long-term biofuel trial on a VLCC follows a series of successful short—and long-term trials on various types of vessels, including bulk carriers, car carriers, and LPG carriers.However, this is the first time NYK has used a VLCC in such a test.

Biofuels produced from organic biomass sources such as agricultural wastes and used cooking oil are considered almost carbon neutral when burned.

They can be used in heavy oil-powered ship engines, which are common on large commercial vessels, making them a crucial transitional solution for lowering greenhouse gas emissions as we switch from heavy oil to c.

The long-term Tenjun test is part of NYK’s commitment to sustainability and reducing the marine industry’s environmental footprint.

Reference: NYK Line