MOL and Asahi Tanker has announced on April 26, the Asahi Tanker-owned and operated tanker ASAHI – the world’s first pure battery tanker to operate completely on electricity – bunkered fuel on the MOL – operated car carrier Victorious Ace at the Daikoku Pier C-1 Wharf in Yokohama.
This marked a commemorative moment for the ASAHI’s first bunkering operation.
First bunkering operation
The ASAHI’s large-capacity lithium-ion batteries power every phase of its operations, including cargo handling, berthing/unberthing, and navigation.
This results in zero emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from the vessel. The tanker delivers outstanding environmental performance, and is expected to reduce crewmembers’ workloads by reducing engine maintenance requirements.
The MOL Group has set a target of achieving net zero GHG emissions by 2050 in “MOL Group Environmental Vision 2.1,” announced in June 2021.
Did you subscribe to our daily newsletter?
It’s Free! Click here to Subscribe!
Source: MOL
