Global shipping company DS NORDEN and renewable energy company MASH Makes have achieved a significant milestone by successfully completing the world’s first commercial vessel trial utilizing biofuel produced through a carbon-negative process. During a roundtrip voyage from Singapore to Brazil, the vessel effectively used 65 tonnes of a fuel blend containing 20% MASH Makes biofuel in its auxiliary engine, reports MASH Makes.
Viable Drop-in Fuel
The recent trial has successfully demonstrated that MASH Makes’ biofuel functions as a technically viable drop-in fuel. This compatibility with existing marine systems is a significant advantage, as it allows for a reduction in reliance on fossil fuels in specific marine applications without requiring extensive modifications to current infrastructure.
The findings of the trial indicate a practical pathway for shipowners to achieve emissions reductions in their operations without the need to wait for the development and implementation of entirely new infrastructure. This is particularly relevant in light of the new agreement by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) to cap and price excess emissions globally, which, if ratified in October 2025, will take effect in 2028. MASH Makes’ biofuel offers shipowners a tangible solution to begin significantly reducing their emissions well in advance of this regulatory deadline.
Proven Performance
The vessel’s successful roundtrip voyage from Singapore to Brazil utilized a total of 65 tonnes of fuel in its auxiliary engine, with 20% of that volume consisting of MASH Makes biofuel.
According to MASH Makes CEO Jakob Bejbro Andersen, their biofuel meets the necessary technical specifications of the shipping industry and is compatible with existing, unmodified engines. He emphasized that it provides a seamless and scalable alternative that is readily available for immediate emissions reductions.
The shipping industry plays a significant role in global greenhouse gas emissions, contributing nearly 3%, and is responsible for the vast majority (90%) of all transported goods and raw materials worldwide. In contrast to emerging alternative fuels such as green hydrogen or ammonia, which necessitate the development of new infrastructure, MASH Makes biofuel offers the advantage of direct integration with current marine fuel systems.
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Source: MASH Makes
