South Korea’s flagship carrier HMM is accelerating its use of alternative fuels in line with the company’s decarbonization efforts.
The company, which is currently undergoing a privatization process, has carried out a trial use of a sustainable marine biofuel on its 6,400TEU containership HMM Tacoma calling in Busan, South Korea.
HMM Tacoma, operated in FIL service connecting Far East, India and Latin America, was refueled with the biofuel blend during its bunkering at the Port of Busan.
“We continue to find a way to go green, making meaningful progress toward a carbon-free future. To this end, we will seek to enhance our environmental competence and thereby be positioned as a top-rated carrier in responding to climate issues,” an HMM official said.
This marine biofuel, supplied by GS Caltex, consists of 30 percent biodiesel derived from used cooking oil and 70 percent high-sulfur fuel oil (HSFO). HMM said that the fuel cuts greenhouse gas emissions by 24% compared to conventional fuels. The supply is part of a deal HMM signed with GS Caltex last April.
Source: World Maritime News
