K Line successfully conducts marine biofuel trial with bp

In Japan, Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha, Ltd. (“K” LINE) has successfully conducted a trial use of marine biofuel which was supplied by bp on car carrier “POLARIS HIGHWAY”.
“K” LINE signed a deal for marine biofuel supply with bp. The marine biofuel was delivered to the vessel at the Dutch port of Flushing on Nov 6, 2021. After leaving Europe Emission Control Area, the vessel conducted the trial use of the marine biofuel. 

In “K” LINE Environmental Vision 2050 -Blue Seas for the Future, the company has set the 2030 interim target of improving CO2 emission efficiency by 50% over 2008, surpassing the IMO target of 40% improvement.