Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd. (MOL) President & CEO Takeshi Hashimoto today announced the successful completion of biodiesel-blended marine fuel (biofuel) bunkering in Singapore on September 14 on the MOL-owned capsize bulk carrier, Lambert Maru, which serves the global mining company, Anglo American, London, UK. Lambert Maru’s voyage is now underway, powered by biofuel, a viable alternative to fossil fuels.
This voyage represents an advanced case of utilising the MOL Group’s carbon inset program framework, “BLUE ACTION NET-ZERO ALLIANCE, which was launched to achieve net-zero emissions in maritime transportation. The greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction value delivered through this voyage will be allocated to Anglo American using digital certification. It can be incorporated into integrated reports or other disclosures as part of its Scope 3 reduction activities.
The biofuel used for this refuelling is a B30 blend certified under the International Sustainability & Carbon Certification (ISCC-EU), consisting of 30% biomass (organic resources derived from living organisms, such as waste cooking oil). It is expected to reduce CO² emissions during navigation by approximately 30% compared to conventional fossil fuels.
