Maersk completes world’s largest ethanol bunkering in Singapore

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BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 19. Maersk has completed the world’s largest ethanol bunkering operation in Singapore, supplying approximately 5,000 metric tonnes of ISCC-certified bioethanol to the Maersk Halifax, the company’s first retrofitted dual-fuel vessel.

Maersk said on October 19 that the operation was carried out in collaboration with Singapore’s Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) and other partners. It marks the first time ethanol has been bunkered on a retrofitted vessel in Maersk’s fleet.

The operation provided insights into fuel sourcing, supply chain readiness, infrastructure requirements and vessel operations associated with using ethanol as a marine fuel.

“The operation builds on Maersk's longstanding commitment to pursuing multiple fuel and technology pathways to support the maritime industry's transition toward decarbonising ocean transportation. Ethanol is emerging as a promising transition fuel because of its global availability, established production and distribution networks, and compatibility with alcohol-enabled engine technologies. When certified and sourced from low-carbon pathways, ethanol can deliver significant greenhouse gas reductions compared with conventional marine fuels,” said the company.

A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) is an integrated logistics company connecting and simplifying its customers’ supply chains. As a global leader in logistics services, the company has 100,000+ customers, operates in almost 130 countries, and employs 100,000+ people. Maersk delivers innovative, reliable ocean network solutions, offers truly integrated logistics products, and operates advanced container terminals, both gateways and hubs, with 60+ locations globally.