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It is the first time that OOCL has trialled the use of biofuel in its fleet.

On June 24 2022, the 4578-TEU OOCL Yokohama was fueled with 1999.3 metric tonnes of B22 marine biofuel provided by Chevron from the Port of Singapore.

The 41-day trial voyage on ended on August 5 and was deployed in OOCL's AAA1 service in the Southeast Asia-Australia network.

The vessel began its round trip at Singapore, went southward to call at some Australian ports, and then returned to Singapore.

The biofuel supplied by Chevron Singapore was blended with ISCC certified Used Cooking Oil Methyl Ester as a 22 per cent component in the VLSFO.

"We are very pleased with the positive results of the trial. Biofuels are considered to be one of the most credible options to enable the shipping industry both to meet future regulatory requirements, and to advance further with the transition towards decarbonization," said OOCL COO Kenny Ye.

"The success of this trial provides OOCL with certainty as to the feasibility of using sustainable biofuels on its ships, which gives us increased clarity over the next steps in our decarbonization journey."

Said Chevron Product Supply and Trading vice president Frankie Lee: "As Chevron looks to grow our marine biofuels business in the region, we are pleased with the success of the biofuel trial with OOCL.

"Chevron is committed to partnering with key shipowner customers to provide lower carbon solutions including biofuels. As partners with the Global Center for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD), we will play an active role in developing the biofuels landscape in Singapore."