In Singapore, The Laotian Times reported that The President 100, a 16-metre harbor ship powered entirely by 100% biodiesel (B100), was officially launched in Singapore.
The vessel is equipped with two Weichai WP13C450-18BF marine engines and two CCFJ20J-W5BF generator sets, providing the core propulsion system for this milestone project.
Jointly developed by Weichai, the China Classification Society (Singapore), Nanyang Technological University’s Marine Energy and Sustainable Development Centre (MESD), and Pinnacle Marine, the launch marks the start of full-scale operational testing for B100 marine fuel in real-world conditions, according to the report.
Built by local shipyard Pinnacle Marine, President 100 will undergo a 1,000-hour continuous trial in Singapore’s port waters. The trial aims to assess B100’s long-term performance, emissions, and reliability, according to the report.
This project is expected to serve as a reference model for Singapore’s maritime energy transition and contribute to establishing industry-wide standards for biodiesel-powered vessels, it added.
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